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Crimes in Pennsylvania | Inchoate Crimes
An inchoate crime is defined as “a step toward the commission of another crime, the step in itself being serious enough to merit punishment.” Criminal attempt It’s illegal to intend to and take a substantial step towards committing a crime Criminal solicitation If you try to get someone else to commit a crime, you are committing a crime. Criminal conspiracy A person who agrees with another to commit or attempt…
Crimes in Pennsylvania | Criminal Homicide
One of the most serious crimes in Pennsylvania is homicide. Criminal homicide is defined as…
Crimes in Pennsylvania | Offenses Against the Existence or Stability of Government
The only offenses in Pennsylvania that are currently listed as “Offenses Against the Existence or…
Know the Law: Traveling with a Firearm
Pittsburgh news station KDKA reports that 35 firearms have been seized at Pittsburgh International Airport…
Know the Law: Seat belt and Child Restraint Laws
This holiday season, the Pennsylvania State Police is doing Operation Safe Holiday to enforce seat…
Felony DUI Charges in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Driving Under the Influence can be charged as low as an ungraded misdemeanor…
Deer Hunting Season is Coming–How to Make Sure You Are Following the Law
Due to a recent change in Pennsylvania law, deer hunting season is starting two days…
Driver License Suspensions: Getting Back on the Road
Getting to work, buying groceries, and getting your kids to and from school is almost…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Monarch
Topic: DUI – Refusal of Chemical Testing – Birchfield – Mandatory Sentence – Alleyne Summary:…
In the News: PA Clean Slate Law gives chance to seal criminal records
On December 26th, 2018, Pennsylvania’s new Clean Slate Law took effect and made more people…
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