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Could a Prior Juvenile Record Affect Whether a New Charge Is Transferred to Adult Court in PA?
A prior juvenile record can affect whether a new charge is heard in juvenile or adult court. Ultimately, it depends on factors such as the charges, the defendant’s age, and their criminal culpability. If the case is transferred to standard adult court, then that opens the door to significant punitive […]
Your Child Faces Criminal Sexual Assault Charges After a Campus Investigation: What Happens Now in PA?
The escalation of a college campus sexual assault investigation often takes both the accused and their parent(s) by surprise. Your child may have even cooperated with their university’s investigators and campus police—and now that cooperation (including any statements they provided) may be used against them as they face prosecution for a serious […]
Drugs Found at a Relative’s House: Can You Be Charged in PA?
A holiday visit to a relative’s home can lead to you catching a drug charge — if police come through the door and find something in a shared room. Pennsylvania prosecutors can charge a houseguest under a constructive possession theory, but they have to prove you knew about the drugs […]
A Client Complained About Your Personal Training Sessions: Should You Talk to Detectives in PA?
If a client has complained about your personal training sessions and a detective wants to talk to you, you may wonder whether you should agree to an interview. The answer? Usually not, at least not until you’ve spoken with a lawyer. A detective’s interview request is almost always voluntary; that […]