by Lea Bickerton | Sep 17, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics, Pittsburgh G20
To most people, the closest they will get to the criminal justice system is through episodes Law & Order or CSI. Those arrested in real life often find that the reality of being arrested is not like it is on television. Many assume that as they are arrested, the...
by Lea Bickerton | May 28, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics
In the Supreme Court’s decision in Montejo v. Louisiana, there are 3 key lessons for defendants to walk away with:1.) Don’t talk to the police.2.) Ask for a lawyer as soon as possible.3.) Don’t talk to the police. Share this:Click to share on...
by Lea Bickerton | May 24, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics, Statutes of Limitations
Former Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Veon was charged with engaging in conduct that creates a conflict of interest (65 Pa.C.S.A. Section 1103); theft by unlawful taking (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3921(a)); theft by deception (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3922(a)(1));...
by Lea Bickerton | Mar 2, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics, PCRA
After a defendant has been convicted, he has a few options to challenge the conviction. Along with a post-sentencing motion and a direct appeal, one of the methods a defendant may use to challenge his conviction is a petition under the Post-Conviction Relief Act...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 19, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics, How to Pick a Lawyer
How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer:Many people who go in search of a criminal defense attorney have never been in any type of trouble with the law and don’t know where to begin. There are even some who have past experience with the justice system who...
