People miss court in Philadelphia on any given day for various reasons, and when this happens, a bench warrant may be issued. When defendant misses a criminal court hearing in Philadelphia, a bench warrant will be issued and...
Matters of the heart and/or familial relationships can be a source of great happiness, but can also be a source of great trouble. Unfortunately, it is all too common for family members and loves ones to have problems develop...
There are many drug arrests in Philadelphia every year, and a significant part of the Philadelphia Municipal Court trial docket is made up of possession of drug cases. When a person is charged with any criminal offenses...
Defendants who are found guilty in the Criminal Division of Philadelphia Municipal Court can appeal their convictions and sentence to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Criminal Division. All appeals from Philadelphia...
The preliminary arraignment is far more important that most defendants, defendants’ families, and even most attorneys realize. Arraignments are heard every four hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the...
All criminal cases in Philadelphia when prosecuted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, most often through the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, will start in the Criminal Division of Philadelphia Municipal...
Defendants charged with criminal offenses in Philadelphia and their families often ask, “Where will I or my loved one have to go court?” All arrests made in Philadelphia County must at least initially be...