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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…
Every state in the United States has a legal drinking age set at 21 years of age. Anyone who is under the age of 21 who consumes alcohol is engaging in “underage drinking.” However, every state varies in its specific underage drinking laws and related penalties. …
Many theft crimes are misdemeanors, however if you use any amount of force or threats of force against another person during the commission of the theft, you may be charged with the crime of robbery. Though there are three different degrees of robbery under Pennsylvania law, all three…
In too many instances when filing criminal charges, prosecutors will tack on any additional charges they possibly can. Unfortunately, those additional charges may often significantly increase the penalties you may face if you are convicted. One charge that is commonly added to a number of is…
