A related or unrelated family member or romantic partner, either current or former, can get an emergency Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order against you. They must go before a judge to prove that domestic violence or abuse happened. However, you will have a chance to defend yourself at a hearing within ten days of issuance, […]
What Is a PFA in Pennsylvania?
A PFA, also known as a Protection From Abuse order, is Pennsylvania’s version of a restraining order under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101. A judge may sign a PFA if they believe that partner or family member abuse is happening, more likely than not, based on the Petitioner’s evidence. If a PFA is issued, it can […]
What Is the Punishment for Burglary in Pennsylvania?
A first-time maximum punishment for felony burglary in Pennsylvania is up to 10 or 20 years imprisonment and $25,000 in fines under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1103, depending upon the grading of your offense. However, if prosecutors can prove that you intended to commit a first- or second-degree felony after entry, you could receive multiple convictions […]
How Do You Defend Against a PFA in PA?
You defend against a Protection From Abuse (PFA) in PA by following the rules of the temporary order, attending the hearing, and presenting legal arguments and evidence before a judge. A PFA defense attorney can offer you legal advice throughout the process while devising a case strategy and defending you in court. You have legal […]
What Is a Mere Encounter?
A mere encounter with a police officer is not considered to be a police stop under the law. Police sometimes talk to people on the street without formally commanding them to stop to try to get information. Police are generally looking for more information about a crime when they do this. Mere encounters do not […]
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