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The death penalty remains one of the most serious and debated aspects of the American criminal justice system. Although several states have abolished capital punishment,
A police officer can have a suspect in custody, possess that person’s cellphone, and believe the device contains important evidence. None of those circumstances automatically
A criminal charge does not necessarily mean the Commonwealth has presented enough evidence for that charge to proceed to trial. In Pennsylvania, a defendant may
Federal sentencing is not simply a matter of looking at a chart and announcing a number. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines play an important role in
A criminal conviction can continue to affect a person long after probation, parole, fines, and other parts of a sentence have ended. One of the
Many people believe that if they are innocent, they do not need a criminal defense lawyer. They assume the truth will come out, the police
Many people believe that once they are arrested, police cannot ask them any questions unless they first read Miranda warnings. That is not exactly how
Many people are shocked to learn that police officers are often allowed to lie during an interrogation. Most people assume that if law enforcement is
Probable cause in a DUI arrest exists when law enforcement has reasonable grounds to believe a driver is operating a vehicle under the influence. This
Few things in criminal law are more misunderstood and more dangerous than mandatory minimum sentences. These laws can determine the outcome of a case before