A clear and easy to understand overview of the Pennsylvania criminal court process from arrest through trial and appeal. The Sentencing Guidelines recommend a range of minimum sentence based on the seriousness of the offense (Offense Gravity Score) and the prior criminal history.Sentences are typically at a judge's discretion and will consider information in the presentence report. When serving warrants on subjects not in custody two officers must be present. When serving warrants on subjects already in police custody, or in. Are Arrest Records Public in Pennsylvania? May result in the issuance of an arrest warrant. (This does not include minor traffic violations). Judges may also sentence someone to house arrest as an alternative punishment to jail time. Nevertheless, an arrest is a critical time to get an attorney involved to help.