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Last week I outlined one method for combating dishonest policemen, this is part two of that article. Method 2) Get familiar with the area of the stop. In Commonwealth v. S.C., a Philadelphia police narcotics officer set up a surveillance on a known drug corner. He then allegedly observed my client display a silver handgun to.
Most “possessory” offenses in Philadelphia occur in “high crime” areas of the city. Unfortunately, many police officers believe that the higher the crime rate in a particular section of the city, the more leeway they should have to intrude upon the privacy of private citizens. Many of my clients are stopped and harassed by police.
What is a Nebbia Order? In Philadelphia criminal cases, a defendant is required to post ten percent of his/her bail amount before being released from custody prior to trial. In most cases, anyone can pay the ten percent, regardless of the amount, without any questions regarding the source of the funds. However, in some cases.
Consequences of Being a Convicted Sex Offender In the United States, sex offenses are some of the most serious crimes that an individual can be charged with, and regardless of conviction, can result in far-reaching social and professional consequences that can follow you around for the rest of your life. If convicted of a sex.
Post Updated: 10/26/2015 Since as far back as 1790 children have been given a degree of license to play pranks and do mischief in their neighborhoods on the day before Halloween. But it’s now getting serious. In Pennsylvania, it is called “Mischief Night”, but in other parts of the country it is called Devil’s Night,.
In criminal law, it is not at all uncommon for a victim or witness of the prosecution to come into court, swear to tell the truth, and then try to become the defense attorney’s best friend during direct examination. He or she will suddenly be adamant that the defendant was wrongfully arrested and is in.
What do you do if you are at your job or running an errand and the police suddenly approach you to ask about a crime that occurred? Police don’t have to inform you that you are a suspect, so how can you know whether they are looking to incriminate you with your statements? If you.
Mr. Link is a Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to helping those charged with crimes throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. He is happy to answer any questions you may have, please call anytime.
