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What Happens If a Police Officer Doesn’t Read Me My Miranda Rights in PA?

If a police officer fails to inform you of your Miranda rights, any incriminating statements you make in response to police questioning may not be used against you at your criminal trial. But this process is not automatic. You will…

Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Plea Agreement in Pennsylvania

Plea bargains, or plea agreements, are very common across the United States. According to the Innocence Project, 97 percent of criminal cases are disposed of by way of a plea bargain. There are concerns that many defendants enter these agreements…

Can Cell Phone Video Be Used as Evidence in Court in Pennsylvania?

It is very common for people to take their phones out and photograph or film exciting things in their daily lives. If you are witnessing a crime, it is understandable that you may begin recording the incident on your cell…

What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Criminal Sentencing Algorithm

Could a computer program determine your fate after a criminal conviction? If the Pennsylvania sentencing commission has its way, computer-assisted sentencing could be just around the corner. While this technology is alluring, there are definite issues the level of foreknowledge…

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bill that Could Seal Some Criminal Records

It just got easier to seal criminal records in Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf recently signed into law House Bill 1419, also known as the Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals the record of certain offenses if the individual does not re-offend…

The Difference Between a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer and a Public Defender

If you need a criminal defense lawyer, you may be wondering whether you should hire a private attorney or work with the public defender’s office. While both can be beneficial, it is often better for your case to have a…

A Warrant Is Necessary to View Cell Phone Data After Supreme Court Ruling

Law enforcement agencies need to get a search warrant before obtaining your cell phone location data, according to a June ruling by the United States Supreme Court. The ruling, which is now binding law in all 50 states, extended people’s…

How to Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Loved One

If your friend or family member is charged with a crime, they will be understandably distraught. During this challenging time, they may rely on you more than ever for help and comfort. In this situation, one of the best things…

Common Criminal Traffic Violations in Pittsburgh

There are different levels of criminal traffic violations in Pennsylvania. Most traffic tickets are summary offenses. These are minor crimes, and the potential punishments are typically fines and points on your driver’s license. Individually, traffic violations are not too serious….

Drug Driven Robberies Prompt New Task Force

Overwhelmed by a startling increase in violent crimes and associated deaths in the greater Pittsburgh area, federal law enforcement has decided to take action. The FBI is putting a new task force into effect to pursue enforcement against violent criminal…