Most American states have a death penalty in place. Despite efforts to overthrow this in Pennsylvania, it remains a supporter. Many jurisdictions around the world have outlawed this practice for centuries as inhumane. You may have also come to the conclusion that it...
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Criminal Defense
Self-defense might be a defense against violent crime charges
Physical disputes can quickly escalate and lead to criminal charges. In many cases, individuals in these situations are charged with felony level assault and battery, but in the most severe cases an individual can be hit with more serious charges like murder. If...
Don’t let incriminating statement derail your criminal defense
Prosecutors have a lot of ways to build murder cases against accused individuals. There might be DNA evidence, fingerprints, eyewitness accounts, and even incriminating statements made by the accused individual. This evidence might seem insurmountable, but that isn't...
Motorists have important rights
Many arrests and criminal prosecutions start when police stop a vehicle. Knowing your rights and how to respond to these stressful situations is important for your criminal defense. Police can ask drivers to pull over if they see them commit any traffic offense such...
Do you know your rights as a defendant? We think you should
Facing any criminal charge is always a serious matter. The situation requires that you accept what is happening to you and take immediate measures to defend yourself. You may understand that a proper criminal defense can protect you from the most severe consequences...
Who is prohibited from possessing a firearm in Pennsylvania?
People in Pennsylvania generally have the right to possess a firearm and there are many people who own guns. However, there are a number of restrictions on that right. People need to register the firearms and have a license if they want to carry them. Also, there are...
The penalties for burglary can be severe
Some of the most common types of property crime charges in Pennsylvania are theft/larceny, robbery and burglary. All involve one person taking property that belongs to another without the owner's permission, but they vary in key details. For instance, robbery...
Man charged with selling guns stolen from federal facility
Amid an ongoing spate of horrifying acts of gun violence, lawmakers are discussing ways to limit access to guns by dangerous people. One proposal is to require mandatory background checks for all gun sales. Activists say that many sales take place over the Internet,...
FBI arrests 30 in alleged drug trafficking operation
Although many drug arrests come about as a result of traffic stops and other encounters when police say they find illegal drugs in the defendant's possession, the authorities are always looking for ways to break up drug distribution networks. State and federal law...
Lawsuit highlights problems with state’s public defense system
Even people who have never been arrested and never worked in the criminal justice system are often familiar with the Miranda warning. As heard in countless TV shows and movies, the warning advises arrestees that they have the right to remain silent, the right to an...