WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED ELEMENTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE OF INSANTITY IN PA?

John -- First - simply having a mental illness won't be enough. The definitiion is found in 18 PA.CONS. STAT. § 315(b), which provides...

I had my vehicle searched under warrant. they found some marijuana, a mushroom, and blotter paper with no lsd on it. whats up?

Work with your public defender, and focus on the real issues - validity of the stop, perhaps issues with the warrant, etc.. The fact that they...

Will my girlfriend serve the full term for missing her weekend work 2 times after she got a chance the first time??

Only the judge can decide this, and there are many, many variables. Given her poor performance and failing to meet her obligations, it would...

What is the statute of limitations for murder in S.C.?

First - I am so very sorry for your loss. There is no statute of limitations for murder. That being said, I hope you don't have to wait long...

Brother charged with Fleeing and Eluding in Ohio - What should he plea? His lawyer advising to plea guilty.

First - As a function of the limited forum here, there is just no way that you can provide all the facts and circumstances to be taken into account...

What will happen if i go to the police station and tell them i lied about something?

Talk to a lawyer before you do something like this. And do it now. First - if you told the truth about the facts that led to the No Contact...

What constitutes assault in the stae of Washington? I cannot find the laws that state what assault is

I was with the King County Prosecutor's Office for 11 years. In Washington, the crime of Assault has 4 levels. Assault 1 is the most egregious,...

They can decide which charges to pursue based on the evidence they already have. Interviewing a suspect does not mean the suspect is going to...

Will I be arrested

It's possible, but . . . not necessarily. There probably isn't a reason for them to check your status just because you are there as a witness. I...

What kind of action can I take against a verbally abusive officer?

As usual, I agree with Attorney Doyle. However, even though it may not go very far, I still recommend lodging the complaint with his department. ...