Category Archives: Criminal
Levels of Crimes in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, criminal offenses vary widely, from petty theft to violent crimes like aggravated assault, with the most severe being murder. Penalties also vary depending on the crime and can range from community service to capital punishment, although Pennsylvania hasn’t carried out an execution since 1999. If you are facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania,… Read More »
Trial Court’s Jurisdiction over a State Prison Sentence for Inmate Parole Requests when Inmate Transfer Rejected by State DOC and Defendant remains Incarcerated at the County Prison
In a somewhat unusual circumstance in a criminal case, the Law Office of Adam R. Weaver, Esq. was successful on behalf of a client in overturning the Trial Court. The issue before the Court was whether the Trial Court erred in determining that it lacked jurisdiction to grant a Defendant parole from the County… Read More »
5 Crucial Factors To Consider When Choosing a Criminal Attorney
Facing criminal charges can be scary. Being charged with a crime brings about the possibility of being sent to jail and paying huge monetary fines. During such challenging times, it is vital to have a criminal attorney by your side. While you have the right to proceed “pro se” (representing yourself without an attorney),… Read More »