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What Happens In A Jury Trial
While most criminal cases end in a guilty plea to some or all of the charges, occasionally the defendant decides that he wants to go to trial. This may be because he/she generally feels that he/she is...
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Famous Criminal Defense Verdicts
Whether it’s related to curiosity or horror, high profile criminal cases are among some of the most followed news stories in the world. When celebrities commit murder, serial killers are finally...
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Texting And Driving In Pennsylvania
Recently the Pennsylvania State Legislature passed a law to stop drivers from texting while driving. The legislature believes that texting leads to distracted driving and therefore causes accidents....
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Traffic Violations
Pennsylvania, like most states, has a point system along with a suspension of driver’s license for those drivers who violate traffic laws in the state. Certain violations or an accumulation of points...
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Celebrities & Probation
Celebrities are not immune from law-breaking. From drunk driving, to assault, to shoplifting, those who have it all seem to make some very poor decisions in life. Chris Brown, Mel Gibson, and Hugh...
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Probation And Parole
What’s The Difference? The difference between probation and parole is that one on probation has not done any jail time. One who is on parole has served a certain time in jail. Even for those who have...
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Driving Under The Influence
Causing A Death While Driving Under The Influence Whenever a death occurs as a result of an automobile accident one of the first things the police investigate is determining whether alcohol or drugs...
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The Cost Of Having A DUI
Repercussions from a DUI conviction significantly exceed the damage it does to your finances. Click here for more information on driving under the influence. It’s really important to know just how deep...
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DUI: Victims Speak Out
Whether in magazines or TV advertisements, attractive young men and beautiful women make drinking alcohol seem cool. Commercials for beer, wine and spirits associate the products with relaxation,...
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Car Searches According To Pennsylvania Law
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states as follows: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,...
View ArticleCAN WHAT YOUR PARENTS KNOW ABOUT YOUR FACEBOOK GET THEM SUED?
My last blog was about the intersection with Facebook and the criminal law. Today the blog concerns the civil law and Facebook. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal’s Law Blog there is a...
View ArticleLoss of License for Drug Conviction
Anyone convicted of a drug offense knows there is the possibility of jail time, house arrest or probation. The person convicted also knows he/she will be burdened with a criminal record. What many...
View ArticleGETTING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGED
Last year Pennsylvania passed a law which the Governor signed giving people with misdemeanor criminal records the chance to have their record expunged. Some criminal records can be expunged...
View ArticleThe Criminal Process: Part I – Getting an Attorney
There are few things in life that are worse than having to contact a criminal attorney. It usually means that you, a friend, or a close family member has been arrested (or is going to be arrested) by...
View ArticleGun Laws in PA.
Philadelphia Inquirer had a article on gun laws in Penna. Here is the link: https://www.inquirer.com/news/guns-licenses-permits-philadelphia-pennslvania-open-carry-concealed-20200715.html The post...
View ArticleTHE CRIMINAL PROCESS: PART II – PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS
The first proceeding, after a criminal complaint is filed or an is arrest made, is the preliminary arraignment. Prior to this hearing there will probably be an interview with the Bail Agency to assist...
View ArticleTHE CRIMINAL PROCESS: PART III – COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
If your case is sent to the county court after the preliminary hearing your first matter will be the formal arraignment. At the arraignment you will appear (with your attorney) and be given your...
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