PA’s penalties for first-degree Murder include life imprisonment and even death when aggravating factors are present. Since Murder is a capital crime in the Commonwealth of PA, it is among the most severe charges a person can face. Get legal advice if you or a family member face first-degree murder charges. Philadelphia murder defense attorney, […]
What Are PA’s Penalties for Homicide By Vehicle While DUI?
The penalties for a Homicide By Vehicle While DUI conviction in Pennsylvania vary according to the grading of statutory acts and intent. While first-degree Homicide By VehicleDUI felonies carry up to 20 years in prison, second-degree felonies carry up to ten. Either grading could incur a maximum of $25,000 in fines. In this article, our […]
Governor Rendell Attempts a Parole Overhaul
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is attempting to put a plan into motion that would take away violent offenders’ ability to be paroled. Rather than sentencing pursuant to Pennsylvania’s indeterminate sentencing scheme in criminal court (that is, a maximum and minimum sentence, with the maximum at least double the minimum), Governor Rendell wants judges to sentence […]
Surprising Criminal Trends Develop in 2008
With the year coming to a close, the crime statistics of Philadelphia are showing a change in criminal trends. While the homicide and violent crime rates are down 15% and 4%, respectively, statistics show that property crimes have risen by 2% (more specifically, residential burglaries have increased by 16%). The possible explanations for this drastic […]