Understanding Arraignment in a Criminal Case
Understanding Arraignment in a Criminal Case On the surface, a criminal case in the judicial system can seem like a
Understanding Arraignment in a Criminal Case On the surface, a criminal case in the judicial system can seem like a
Defendant’s Testimony at a Criminal Trial – A natural instinct among people is to tell their side of the story
Child pornography criminal charge Being charged with the possession or distribution (or possession and distribution) of child pornography is an
Two components generally must exist in order for a crime to be committed. Latin terms are assigned to these two
The media routinely reports on college students running afoul of the law. In some instances, a college student is alleged
Time and time again, the Miranda warning is included in television programs and films. When a person is arrested, that
A stark reality in the 21st century is that an ever increasing number of people find themselves charged with a
Civil Law vs. Criminal Law In the United States, including in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, laws fall into two broad,
The reality is that people from all walks of life find themselves subject to investigation by law enforcement at some
The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing’s Guidelines provide a framework for Common Pleas Judges as they sentence people convicted of crimes