Knowing how to look, what to say, when to stay silent, as well as other standard protocols will help you make it successfully through a court appearance. With this in mind, here are a defense
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Arrested in Pennsylvania – What Happens Next?
Arrested in Pennsylvania? You have been arrested in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and are being taken to the police station in the back of a police cruiser. You are likely wondering what the next steps
Bail in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Bail • A little understood part of the criminal process in Pennsylvania is bail. Bail is a legal term that refers to money you (or someone else on your behalf) is required to pay in
Preparing for Sentencing in Criminal Case
Criminal Case Sentencing – The final step in a criminal case is the imposition of sentence by the court. As a consequence, the sentencing hearing truly is a crucial and potentially life-altering phase in the
Agreeing to Testify Against a Co-Defendant
Oftentimes, when a person is charged with a crime, someone else is indicted as well. When a person charged with a crime has a co-defendant, the prospect of one or another of these individuals cooperating
Don’t Talk About Your Criminal Case
Keep Your Mouth Shut – Being charged with a crime is a life altering event. If you are like most people, you have a natural inclination to discuss your case with family members, friends …
Attorney David C. McKenzie III Receives Lead Counsel Rating
Lead Counsel Rating Hiring an attorney is typically done when an individual or business is facing some sort of emergency. When it comes to these serious legal issues, the difference between a successful resolution and
If Cops Can See It They Can Get It
The Plain View Doctrine – The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishes the requirement that law enforcement officials must obtain a warrant before they conduct a search during a criminal investigation. This general mandate
Bail Overview in Pennsylvania
One of the first questions a person has when arrested on a criminal charge is how and when he or she can I get out of jail. The U.S. Constitution, and the Constitution of the
The OJ Simpson Case Resurfaces: Understanding Double Jeopardy
The arrest, trial and acquittal of football legend OJ Simpson for the murder of his wife and her friend represents one of the most talked about criminal justice proceedings in the United States in the
