Posted on May 9, 2012 By Attorney Shawn Curry
When the original grand jury presentment against Jerry Sandusky was released, it referenced an alleged sexual assault of a young boy in a shower that was witnessed by former Penn State assistant ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Often, a target of a Children & Youth Services investigation concerning allegations of physical or sexual abuse of a minor will become aware of their status as a suspected perpetrator with a phone ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
From the release of the initial grand jury presentment against former Penn State assistant football coach and Second Mile founder Jerry Sandusky, the prosecution has skewed public perception against ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
You have the right to be represented by an attorney. When you retain a PA Criminal Defense Lawyer to represent you in response to a subpoena to testify before a grand jury, your attorney will be able ...
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Posted on Nov 14, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
In Pennsylvania, an Investigating Grand Jury is an investigative and prosecutorial tool that can be utilized by a county District Attorney or the Attorney General. Upon application, an investigative ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Regardless of whether you are facing charges for murder or DUI , drug delivery or drug possession , theft or burglary, assault or a sex crime , bail must be set in all criminal cases . Whether you ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
If you are the subject of a police investigation, the steps you take to protect yourself today could have a long-term impact on the ultimate outcome of the investigation and the consequences you are ...
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