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Many people believe that the charge of “terroristic threats” in Pennsylvania means to threaten an act of terrorism, such as a bombing or mass shooting. However, the terroristic threats charge encompasses threats of many more acts than those traditionally related to terrorism. The law regarding terroristic…
The term “date rape” refers to an alleged forced sexual encounter between two people with a pre-existing relationship. The two people can be actually dating or may even just be friends who interact in social situations. Many people believe that accusations of date rape are not…
Being arrested can be a scary and humiliating experience. When law enforcement suspects that someone has committed a crime, they may use aggressive and confusing interrogation methods in order to trick a suspect into confessing or admitting guilt. Even people in custody have rights, however, some…
Being accused of a crime can be a confusing and unsettling experience. The potential consequences of a criminal case can include probation, fines, community service, and the loss of your freedoms. As a result, anyone facing allegations of criminal misconduct should be certain to retain the…
Pennsylvania driver that were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) may ordered to have Ignition Interlock devices installed in their vehicles to ensure that they can no longer drive while intoxicated. LifeSafer, a company that manufactures Ignition Interlocks, describes the product as follows: “[It’s] a…
Susan Wright was convicted of first degree murder in 2004 and was sentenced to 25 years in a Texas jail. She stabbed her husband approximately 200 times while he was in asleep in bed giving her the moniker “blue-eyed butcher”. She claimed it was self defense….
Leonard Patrick Gonzalez Jr. was given the death penalty in his homicide trial. This was the case where men dressed as ninjas and broke into the house of the Byrd and Melanie Billings. They stole items and money from the house after they shot the Billings execution style….
Police in Texas reported today they received a tip that Skeletal remains found in rear yard of Dennis Anderson. The police knew that Anderson had been convicted in the 70s of a double murder but was paroled years later from his life sentence. After the investigation, the remains…
Sometimes in criminal law, we get confused. We all understand the “confrontation clause.” The idea is that you have the right to confront your accuser. This concept pre-dates our system of law and government back to the Magna Carta. If you are accused of committing a…
As we have previously discussed, when you are arrested and you are NOT convicted of any crime and you do NOT plea guilty to any crime, you can have the record of your arrest expunged in Pennsylvania. However, if you are convicted or plea guilty to…
