Recent Posts in PA Criminal Procedure Category
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Yes. And no. Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure Rule 600, generally , the prosecution must bring a defendant to trial within 365 days of the filing of the charges. However, excludable ...
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Posted on Aug 21, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
I can vividly recall a conversation with my late-mentor in which we were discussing criminal jury trial strategy. I can still hear him saying to me, "Shawn, when the facts are against you, argue ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2011 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Whether you've been accused of DUI or Drug Possession in Pennsylvania, if your charges stem from a traffic stop, your defense may begin here. In assessing a case and potential defenses, the analysis ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Often, people are charged with a crime but, beyond that fact, it is difficult to anticiptate and understand what to expect. Once there has been police contact, a person is either taken into immediate ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
With the unfortunate economic times we are now facing, more and more people are finding it difficult to maintain and obtain employment. Due to these circumstances, many employers are becoming more ...
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Posted on May 11, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
In the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona , the United States Supreme Court held: "[A suspect] must be warned prior to any questioning [1] that he has the right to remain silent, [2] that anything he ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
You’ve been accused of a crime and now you are scheduled for a Preliminary Hearing. What is it? Your Preliminary Hearing is your first court appearance, which occurs before a Magisterial District ...
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