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Criminal Law

Criminal Lawyers can help you with a variety of matters when facing criminal charges. Criminal Law lawyer can help fight for your legal rights, arrange for bail, represent you in court, and negotiate with the prosecution for reduced charges or a lighter sentence. Many criminal law lawyers will arrange payment plans for clients who cannot afford to pay legal fees up front. For more information, contact a qualified Lead Counsel Criminal Law Attorney in your area today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Territorial Applicability.
TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes CRIMES AND OFFENSES (TITLE 18) PART I. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS. Chapter 1. General Provisions § 102. Territorial … more
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Legal Articles

Miranda Rights: The Who, What, Where, When and Why
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” And, so begins many police dramas and legal novels. Some fans of police dramas believe that a police officer needs to provide every person whom they stop or with whom they speak their Miranda rights. However, that is not accurate. The Supreme … more
Murders and Manslaughters
If someone commits an action that results in the death of another human being is that person always charged with murder? The answer is not always. The person committing the act can be charged with one of a number of crimes or with nothing at all. Have you ever watched TV or read a news story and wondered why a person was charged with murder instead of manslaughter or murder one … more

Notice of Appeal
This form should be used by the defendant to notify the court that the defendant will be filing an appeal from the judgment that was made by the … more
Private Criminal Complaint
This form should be used by a citizen that requests that criminal charges be brought against a named defendant. This form must be approved by the … more
Entry of Appearance (Philadelphia County)
This form should be used by the defendant's attorney to notify the court that he/she will be appearing as the defendant's attorney.
Waiver of Arraignment (Philadelphia County)
This form should be used by the defendant acknowledge the understanding of the charges brought against he/she. This form will also be used to waive … more