Mistrials and double jeopardy both deal with the concept of trying an individual for the same offense more than once. Double jeopardy means that a person cannot be prosecuted for the same offense more than once in the same jurisdiction.…
Just as COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across the United States in terms of sickness, deaths, and lost jobs it is also wreaking havoc on the criminal justice court system. In Pennsylvania as of April 2, 2020, the courts are essentially…
If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense in Pennsylvania that is a misdemeanor or felony you will be scheduled for a Preliminary Hearing. This is the first step in the criminal justice system in…
