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answered on Jun 15, 2021
Depends on the context in which it is written. It may mean a variety things. It may mean an alternative confinement such as house arrest or work release. Or it may mean probation in some circumstances. Your best bet is to contact a local attorney who will have experiences with the dockets in... View More 
I just can't understand f c y s investigated if found it unfounded, but the police department saying that still charges. My understanding the same information that was given to c y s was giving to the police and I do understand the police has more resources just want to know what is my next... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2021
First, C & Y has a very different burden of proof than the police. Often times they come to different conclusions. Your attorney will be able to review their file to see if there are issues you can use in their defense. Because of the different standards it is not unusual for one agency to... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2021
A person with a any felony conviction on the criminal history would be required to answer "yes" to the question about criminal convictions on the ATF form used when purchasing a firearm. This would preclude someone from buying, and would cause a failure to pass the PICS instant background check.
I thought I got a 3rd degree felony when I was 19, a job I want just did a 20 yr background an it came back clean, yes the offense was in less then 20 yrs, no its not sealed or removed in anyway that im aware of. Its a 3rd degree felony criminal trespass I thought is it possible that I plead to... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2021
If someone is convicted as an adult, the conviction will appear on a criminal history regardless of whether the plea was guilty or no contest.
If an offense happened before the age of 18, it may have been processed as a juvenile adjudication of delinquency, even if the case did not close... View More
I had a car loan through Wells Fargo. I traded in that car to Carvana who agreed to pay off the loan. I have documentation from Wells Fargo that the loan was payed off in full 4/19/21. However, I was still charged my monthly payment of 408 on 4/25/21 through auto pay. This caused my wife’s and my... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2021
1. Go to a wells fargo bank and find out why you can't sign on.
2. Get the records printed out at the bank.
3. Once you have those, keep them and only send copies.
4. Ask Wells fargo for a return of the autopay, and the related charges. The AMC stock is too far a... View More
I was falsely charged by my ex-wife for simple assault and harassment in Whitehall, PA on May 2017. I showed video evidence to an Attorney General because of which simple assault charge was dropped but I was still convicted for harassment. My acting lawyer at the time told me that it's like a... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2021
It is considered a summary offense and it would take five years before you’re eligible to have it expunged. It does not come off of your record automatically and you have to file a motion for expungement to get it sponge
I’m in 11 grade going to 12 she is in 8th going to 9th
answered on Jun 4, 2021
Assuming that you are dating with no sexual contact that is OK by the law. By your ages, assuming she is over 14 and you are less than 18 it would not be illegal for you if you do have contact.
I have no guns registered in my name.
answered on May 25, 2021
No, but it sounds like it's serious, and if the penalty can involve jail you definitely want to get one. If you have no money at all you should contact the public defender.
This happened when the person under 18 so can I get it expunged in the next six months?
answered on May 25, 2021
You have to look at the complaint. Chances are it says more. You need to respond to the complaint.
My father got involved with a woman facing legal troubles and believes he is funding a big top secret lawsuit against a gov. agency. However, no legitimate lawyer is ever produced when asked and some tragic event always occurs to prolong the case. It's been 5 yrs. He gave away all of his... View More
answered on May 19, 2021
If your father refuses to sign any documents, even for a loan from you, you can (if the amount is doable) approach the holder of the Note and Mortgage and offer a pay-off in exchange for an assignment of the existing Mortgage and endorsement of the Note to you. The bank should be happy to work... View More
What happens at the court appearance? How long can he be in jail for?
answered on May 17, 2021
If they can't post bail the sherrifs will take them to court. It does depend on the court listing and/or the status of the case. Many counties are still usimg video conferencing to handle court proceedings for inmates. His attorney could apply for a bail modification if nothing else is... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
Simply video taping in a public place, even a minor, is not in and of itself a crime or cause of action. Consent or permission would not be required. However, if the video tape were being used for some illicit purpose, sexual gratification, or was taken in a place where the person who had a... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2021
Inactive generally means an arrest warrant was issued. You need to get a lawyer to assist in turning you in and arguing for bail.
Raid by the ATF and state police in which I was only detained and questioned then released. They confiscated items and did not leave much explanation as to what lead to a search warrant. I was not charged and still have not been, however, less than a week following that raid, another set of raids... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2021
You are likely in great jeopardy and the sooner you act, the better off you'll be. You need to consult with an experienced and top-notch criminal defense attorney in order to discuss your personal circumstances and figure out what your best options are at this point. You should act quickly... View More
Clean record
answered on Mar 22, 2021
Well, the worst thing that can happen is that you could go to jail and have a permanent record. However, that usually does not happen on a paraphernalia case if you have no prior record. Get a lawyer. You are charged with a crime and should have a lawyers representing your interests. You may have a... View More
License currently suspended indefinitely for 1533D failure to respond to traffic citation for unpaid fines but they are trying to say its DUI suspended. How is that possible when I havent gotten any new DUI Charges and in 2019 i got pulled over and it wasn't dui suspended and i only received... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2021
You need to get a lawyer immediately. The law says that if your license was suspended for a DUI it will always be suspended until and unless you get your license reinstated. It doesn’t matter if the DUI is one year old or 30 years old. If you never got your license back then you are looking at a... View More
My younger brother as an international student was charged with misdemeanor and felony in 2015 in Philadelphia but left for Korea due to his medical conditions without finishing his hearings. Per my search, his cases had active warrany but now they are inactive. I'd like to hire a lawyer who... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2021
You and your brother will need to engage an experienced criminal law attorney in the jurisdiction where the charges were filed.
Good luck to you.
If you search Diane's Channel Scam on YouTube you will find many videos on this subject. We estimate the total to be $30,000-60,000. The amount is too low for anyone to prosecute as fraud. Can individuals who gave money press charges in PA for theft by deception if they can prove they gave $50... View More
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