Lineups and Pre-trial ID Not just for the prosecution!
Lineups and pretrial identifications are critical pieces of evidence in any criminal case and it is important to understand when they are admissible at trial.
Criminal Defense
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Part 2 – Federal Sentencing – Variances vs. Departures
This is part 2 of my blog on federal sentencing focused on departures vs. variances
Federal Sentencing- Departures vs. Variances
Departures provide authorized adjustments to a standard sentencing range within the guideline system.
School Bus Traffic Offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
In Pennsylvania, over 1.5 million children are bused on “school” days and annually more than 700 drivers in PA are convicted for school bus related offenses
Fasten Your License Plate? Pre-textual Traffic Stops
Police sometimes stop vehicles for unrelated traffic offenses and/or vehicle deficiencies in order to begin an investigation and possibly a warrantless search
Criminal Defense v. Prosecution of a Personal Injury Claim
Unlike a criminal defendant, however, a civil plaintiff, through his attorney, must prosecute a claim to reach either a settlement or a victory at trial.
Philadelphia’s Bail Policy Isnt Progressive (Jersey has it)
Most people simply do not understand that bail isnt meant to punish an accused person prior to trial. The US and Pennsylvania Constitution prohibit it
New Jersey Justice – Part 1- Complaints, Indictments & Pleas
My blogs often focus on specifically on illegal gun, firearm, narcotic, drug and drunk driving charges but its sometimes necessary to go back to the basics.
Understanding The New Jersey Juvenile and Delinquency System
Unlike adult defendants, a judge will not make a finding of guilt which results in conviction, but rather an adjudication of delinquency.
The New Jersey Grand Jury and Indictment Process
Unlike Pennsylvania, New Jersey maintains a grand jury system for all of its serious crimes such as most narcotic offenses and illegal gun and firearms