Understanding Arraignment in a Criminal Case On the surface, a criminal case in the judicial system can seem like a complicated process. In the final analysis, a person oftentimes better understands the overall criminal justice
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Defendant’s Testimony at a Criminal Trial
Defendant’s Testimony at a Criminal Trial – A natural instinct among people is to tell their side of the story when something negative occurs in life. The same holds true for a person charged with
Overview of a PA Child Pornography Criminal Charge
Child pornography criminal charge Being charged with the possession or distribution (or possession and distribution) of child pornography is an extremely serious matter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and in the United States generally. The
Pennsylvania Criminal Law: Criminal Intent
Two components generally must exist in order for a crime to be committed. Latin terms are assigned to these two components: actus reus and mens rea. Actus meas means that in order for a crime
Criminal Law Information and the College Student
The media routinely reports on college students running afoul of the law. In some instances, a college student is alleged to have committed a serious crime. In other cases, the charge stems out of a
Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Time and time again, the Miranda warning is included in television programs and films. When a person is arrested, that individual is “read his or her rights.” Consequently, the typical American is familiar with the
Overview of a Criminal Trial
A stark reality in the 21st century is that an ever increasing number of people find themselves charged with a crime. Although many people charged with a crime are guilty of some sort of illegality,
The Essential Elements of Pennsylvania Criminal Law
Civil Law vs. Criminal Law In the United States, including in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, laws fall into two broad, general categories: civil law and criminal law. Civil law involves such matters as contracts, family
Your Rights When the Police Request an Interview
The reality is that people from all walks of life find themselves subject to investigation by law enforcement at some juncture. In many cases, a police investigation may be undertaken after nothing more than someone
Sentencing
The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing’s Guidelines provide a framework for Common Pleas Judges as they sentence people convicted of crimes at the state level. Below you will find what is known as Pennsylvania’s Sentencing Matrix.