What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
I had a hearing before a District Judge on the charges of "Criminal Trespass" and "Disorderly Conduct." I was found Not Guilty on the charge of disorderly conduct and Guilty on the charge of criminal trespass. I represented myself on these charges. I was informed that I have 30 days to appeal this ruling. When I go to the website of my local courthouse and read the information regarding a summary appeal it states "You are requesting a Hearing De Novo, which means that a hearing will be held as if no action was taken at the Magisterial District Judge level."
Question: If I file a summary appeal in an attempt to appeal the decision of the lower court regarding the Criminal Trespass charge, will I once again have to defend myself against the disorderly conduct charge. The way the local courthouse words it makes it sound like the district judge hearing never happened, which would once again have me facing two charges. Obviously, I only want to appeal the charge I was found guilty of.
I hope this question was worded in a way that makes sense and I thank any member of this forum that is able to provide feedback.
I had a hearing before a District Judge on the charges of "Criminal Trespass" and "Disorderly Conduct." I was found Not Guilty on the charge of disorderly conduct and Guilty on the charge of criminal trespass. I represented myself on these charges. I was informed that I have 30 days to appeal this ruling. When I go to the website of my local courthouse and read the information regarding a summary appeal it states "You are requesting a Hearing De Novo, which means that a hearing will be held as if no action was taken at the Magisterial District Judge level."
Question: If I file a summary appeal in an attempt to appeal the decision of the lower court regarding the Criminal Trespass charge, will I once again have to defend myself against the disorderly conduct charge. The way the local courthouse words it makes it sound like the district judge hearing never happened, which would once again have me facing two charges. Obviously, I only want to appeal the charge I was found guilty of.
I hope this question was worded in a way that makes sense and I thank any member of this forum that is able to provide feedback.