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Is Pennsylvania’s School Zone Enhancement illegal under Alleyne v. United States, 133 S.Ct. 2151 (2013)? School Zone Enhancement The Pennsylvania School Zone Enhancement kicks in when someone is conviction of Possession with the Intent to Deliver (PWID) within 1000 of the real property of a public, private…
At my rape preliminary hearing, the judge did not allow my attorney to ask any questions regarding the physical injury, if DNA was recovered, or the prompt complaint. Why was my lawyer not allowed to ask questions on these topics? These issues are what show my…
I was falsely arrested in a criminal case. I was not injured during the arrest. However, I was on probation at the time, so the new arrest caused me to have a detainer. I was found not guilty in the criminal case. I spent approximately a…
PA Rule 600 Speedy Trial has been changed. The new hot topic is Rule 600C Speedy Trial. Rule 600C changes the way your right to a speedy trial in Pennsylvania is computed. The new Rule 600c: (C) COMPUTATION OF TIME: (1) For purposes of paragraph (A), periods of delay at…
Initial allegations are Justin Ross Harris was sexting while his son was dying in a hot car. If this was a Pennsylvania case, what would be the outcome? How should Harris be charged? Would there be a conviction? Right now we do not have enough information about…
What is a reverse proffer? My lawyer and I have been arguing about my case for some time. I really like him, but he is telling me that my case in federal court is a tough case because he suspects they have a lot more evidence…
I ran over a person with my car and got arrested for attempted murder and aggravated assault, will I be convicted of a crime? Attempted Vehicular Assault Attorney Brian Zeiger answers: Attempted Murder A car can be a deadly weapon. PA courts have been clear that…
I thought I was justified in killing someone, but I still got arrested. My lawyer told me that I could use a justification defense in my case, but I was arrested because the prosecutor thought my belief that I was acting in self-defense was unreasonable. My…
Sex Offender Registration Pennsylvania law provides harsh penalties for sexual crimes, such as rape, sexual abuse, child pornography, and more. First, convicted offenders will likely face jail time, strict probation, and/or large fines. However, once they finish their sentence, the punishment does not end. A law…
Pennsylvania legislators and authorities take drug crimes very seriously. If you are caught possessing even a small amount of an illegal substance, you may find yourself facing potentially harsh penalties, such as fines, jail time, mandatory treatment, probation, community service, and more. The penalties for drug…
