Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and frightening ordeal and it’s likely you have questions. If you are concerned about a criminal defense charge or have questions about Pennsylvania criminal code, check out these FAQs–then, give us a call.
The most common criminal defenses in Pennsylvania are:
The penalties of a first time DUI defense vary on the facts of the case. Potential charges include:
In Pennsylvania, a drug charge includes possessing illegal or controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other drugs. The guilt of a drug charge occurs when the person is found to have intentionally possessed a controlled substance.
A felony drug charge may be the result of the possession of cocaine, meth, PCP, and more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana.
You will be charged based upon the type and amount of drug you are found in possession of and if there was intent to sell.
It is better for your case to have a criminal defense attorney instead of a public defender represent you. Unlike a public defender, who may not have the time to fully represent you given the caseload, a criminal defense attorney can take the time needed to do the research, learn more about the charges against, and create the right defense needed to protect your rights.
In addition, your public defender may not have as much experience in the courtroom as an experienced criminal defense attorney.
In Pennsylvania, the following are considered illegal weapons:
However, any device used to create deadly or violent harm can be considered a weapon.
In Pennsylvania, an illegal sex act includes indecent exposure, open lewdness, and disorderly conduct.
Fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes in Pennsylvania.
There are three types of murder and two different types of manslaughter in Pennsylvania law.
In Pennsylvania, there are Criminal Parole Violators (CPVs) and Technical Parole Violators (TPVs). A CPV has committed a new crime while on parole while a TPV has broken the terms and conditions of his or her parole. Breaking curfew or failing to pass a drug test are examples of technical parole violations.
If you have been accused of a crime in Pennsylvania, contact Mazzoni Valvano Szewczyk & Karam today for a free consultation.
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