If a person is considered a prime suspect by the police, are they required to read miranda during questioning?

Miranda is one of the most misunderstood aspects of criminal procedure. For Miranda to apply, two factors must exist, custody and interrogation. ...

What makes a binding precedent in PA Commonwealth Court?

If I follow your questions correctly, you have had two separate cases. The first was in state court and the second in federal court. Because you...

I have been supoenaed to court as a witness, but i still have a pending court case, can what i say be used against me.

Yes, your testimony can be used against you. That is why it is important to have your attorney, if you have one, present with you at each hearing....

I would disagree. Because the court has the authority to issue a warrant, I would suggest calling again and asking for something in writing. If...

Question about my DUI case.

There are a number of factors to consider when defending a case. The "piece of paper" is just that, a piece of paper. The defense of a DUI...

Driving with nothing

She will be charged with a violation of her permit restrictions. This is a summary offense. She will be assessed a fine. It is possible that...

How do we fight an approved UC when the employees quit?

File an appeal. The appeal will be heard before a referee. Be prepared to question the claimants regarding their decision to terminate their...

A pre-adjudicatory disposition is one means of removing the summary charge from your record. The other, is to wait 5 years from the date of...

Disorderly conduct

In a criminal charge, the Commonwealth, not the individual, brings the charge. Thus, without properly issuing a subpoena to the Trooper, the Court...

I want to see if i can get my record expunged

Mr. Singhal's post was correct. Under 18 Pa.C.S.A. 9122, a felony conviction cannot be expunged unless you are 70 years of age or older and have...