The case is Commonwealth v. Hale, _ A.3d _, 2014 Pa. Super. 19 (Feb. 6, 2014). The court began by stating that ‘challenges for cause should be granted: (1) when the potential juror has such a close relationship, be it familial, financial or situational, with parties, counsel, victims, or witnesses, that the court will presume […]
Clients Seeking a Criminal Lawyer Want Effective Communication
Being charged with a crime can be one of the scariest experiences of anyone’s life. I’ve been a criminal lawyer practicing in Philadelphia for a long time. From this experience, I’ve learned a very important lesson: communicating effectively with clients is the key to their satisfaction. People who are charged with a crime need a […]
PA Sup. Ct. Addresses Drug Dealing with a Firearm Sentences
The case is Commonwealth v. Hanson, _ A.3d _ (2013), 2013 WL 6831854 (Pa. Supreme Ct., Dec. 27, 2013). The opinion is written by Justice Saylor. And, the application of a gun plus drug dealing mandatory minimum is overruled, because a defendant must be in knowing, physical possession or control, which is constructive control, an […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Act 152 of 2004 as Violative of the Single-Subject Rule of Art. III, Sec. 3 of the Pennsylvania Constitution
On December 16, 2013, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down Act 152 of 2004 (“Act 152”), in its entirety, as violating the single-subject rule of Article III, Section 3 of the Pennsylvania Constitution.Act 152 made various changes to the Pennsylvania Judicial Code, including portions which amended the version of Megan’s Law in effect at that […]
Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns Monsignor William J. Lynn’s Conviction
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has overturned Monsignor William J. Lynn’s conviction for a former version of Pennsylvania’s endangering the welfare of children (EWOC) statute, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4304 (amended 2007). To read the unanimous Superior Court opinion, click here. Were You Charged with a Crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey? If so, I can help, […]
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