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 Judge.   It is what it says it is:   “preliminary.”   It is your initial opportunity to challenge the basic sufficiency of the prosecution’s case against you.  

    It is not a determination of guilty or innocence.   However, this fact should not trigger a person accused of a crime to take the Preliminary Hearing lightly.   In many cases, it is your first and best opportunity to lay the ground work to achieve your overall objectives.   Whether you intend to fight your charges or engage in negotiations in an effort to minimize the significant consequences you could be facing, you need an attorney with the knowledge and experience to prepare and execute a plan of attack to that end.
    
    If you have been charged with a crime, contact Criminal Defense Attorney Shawn M. Curry, Esquire, of Colgan Marzzacco, LLC, at scurry@cmlaw1.com or call (800) 615-0115 to set up a free phone consultation today.