by Lea Bickerton | Nov 30, 2008 | Criminal Law Basics
How does the criminal justice system work?The way the criminal justice system works varies from state to state. This is how the process goes in Pennsylvania:1.) You are charged with a crimeWhen you are charged with a crime, the police file a complaint with the...
by Lea Bickerton | Oct 12, 2008 | Criminal Law Basics, Guilty Pleas
On Wednesday October 11th, John Cusack’s alleged stalker became a prime example of how many plea bargains are rejected. While entering a no-contest plea, Emily Leatherman claimed that her attorney forced her to enter into the plea agreement. So, the judge...