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Arrested While on Probation in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
An arrest while you are on probation in Pennsylvania 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, probation authorities will often treat
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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, as each offense carries very different classifications and potential penalties. Simple Assault in Pennsylvania In most cases, simple assault is charged as a misdemeanor. Although a conviction can still result in jail time, probation, fines, and a lasting criminal record, the penalties
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Do Miranda Warnings Always Have to Be Issued in Pennsylvania?
Miranda warnings are one of the most widely recognized aspects of criminal law, yet they are also one of the most misunderstood. Movies and television often portray Miranda rights as something police must read in every interaction. In reality, Pennsylvania law is far more nuanced. At SKA Law Group, attorneys Amato Sanita, Michael Kotik, and
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How the Jury Selection Process Works in PA
Jury selection is one of the most important—and often overlooked—stages of a Pennsylvania criminal trial. The people chosen to sit on a jury will decide how evidence is viewed, how testimony is interpreted, and ultimately whether the prosecution has met its burden of proof. In Pennsylvania, effective jury selection goes far beyond listening to a
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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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