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Arrested While on Probation in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
An arrest while on probation can have serious consequences and may affect both the new criminal case and your existing probationary sentence. What Happens When You Get Arrested While on Probation in PA? When someone on probation is arrested and charged with a new criminal offense, authorities will often treat the arrest as a direct
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Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault Charges in Pennsylvania
Understanding the difference between simple assault and aggravated assault in Pennsylvania is critical — not just because the names sound similar, but because each offense carries very different classifications, legal standards, and potential penalties under state law. Pennsylvania defines both offenses under the Crimes Code, Title 18, Chapter 27. What Is Simple Assault in Pennsylvania?
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Are Miranda Warnings Always Required in Pennsylvania?
The short answer is no. Miranda warnings are one of the most widely recognized, yet most misinterpreted aspects of law. Movies and television often portray Miranda rights as what police must read in every interaction. In reality, Pennsylvania law is far more nuanced. At SKA Law Group, attorneys Amato Sanita, Michael Kotik, and our team
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How Does Pennsylvania Select Jurors in Philadelphia Criminal Trials?
In Philadelphia criminal cases, jurors are selected through a structured process governed by Pennsylvania law and administered locally through the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The process has two major phases: For defendants facing charges in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division at the Criminal Justice Center in Center City, jury selection is
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What Is a Preliminary Hearing?
⸻ A preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania is typically the first major step in a criminal case. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is not to determine guilt or innocence, but to decide whether the charges brought against an individual are supported by sufficient evidence. The burden of proof for the Commonwealth at this stage is
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