Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

My local tax office filed for a summary judgement against me for unpaid taxes. I pled not guilty, although I was. Between the time I entered my plea, and the time of the hearing, I have satisfied all owed taxes and the tax bureau has notified the district court of such. I have my hearing scheduled for tomorrow, and am not sure what to expect. Should I expect to be found guilty anyway, or is there a chance that the judge will, seeing that I have paid all fines and back taxes, find me not guilty?


Asked on 3/09/15, 10:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rachel Hunter

Pleading not guilty has no basis in a civil lawsuit. Were you charged with some kind of criminal tax evasion?

Summary judgment is only granted in a civil case, not criminal. Since you do not know what is going on, I would suggest you consult with counsel, but since your hearing is tomorrow, I would recommend that you have proof of your payment (make an extra copy for the court and opposing counsel) and bring a motion which you prepare asking that the case be dismissed because the matter has been resolved. Either that or ask the plaintiff (the tax authority's counsel) to file what is called a praecipe (which is a directive to the court) to have the case marked settled/discontinued/ended.

Read more
Answered on 3/09/15, 10:03 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Credit, Debt and Collections Law questions and answers in Pennsylvania