Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

My neighbor was arrested and charged with 137 drug charges for heroin. We are hoping he spends a considerable time in prison. how much time will he be looking at actually serving?


Asked on 7/03/13, 11:09 am

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Michael Kotik Lawyer Michael Kotik | Criminal Lawyer

Charges really have nothing to do with it. It's about the amount of heroin that he had. Pennsylvania has mandatory laws. Meaning for a certain amount of drugs you will do a mandatory sentence; it's usually a state sentence.

Response by: Attorney Michael Kotik, Esq. | www.Legalphilly.com

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Answered on 7/05/13, 7:01 pm


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