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What Does It Mean When a Charge is Dismissed?

A person is officially accused of a crime when the prosecutor presses charges. A charge dismissal occurs when the judge...

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What Does Reasonable Doubt Mean in Criminal Law?

Reasonable doubt is a term commonly used in criminal law and criminal court cases. When a judge asks for the...

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What are Status Offenses?

Criminal charges come in all shapes and sizes. The one factor that necessitates different types of criminal charges the most...

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What Are Your Miranda Rights?

If you’ve had the displeasure of being arrested, you’ve likely had police officers list your Miranda rights to you. It...

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The Many Colors of Collared Crime

Did you know there are many different colors of collared crime? For context, you’ve likely heard of blue-collar and white-collar...

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What Is Considered Visible Intoxication?

In Pennsylvania and many other states, restaurants and alcohol stores are legally required not to sell alcohol to anyone visibly...

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What Are All the Types of Criminal Charges?

No two criminal defense cases are the same. With all the differences and variations between cases, our criminal justice system...

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Know and Protect Your Right to Trial by Jury

The legal system of the United States is an intricate structure that many find difficult to understand. Some say that...

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Why is There a Lack of Experience Among Civil Jury...

Among the classic symbols of the American justice system, including the gavel, scales of justice, and the judge, there is...

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Can DUI Offenders Enter the ARD Program?

Driving while under the influence is a serious offense. It puts not you, your potential passengers, and any other drivers...

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What’s the Difference Between Blue-Collar and White-Collar Crime?

ll crime can generally be divided into two categories: blue-collar crime and white-collar crime. Usually, when you divide something so...

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Law Enforcement: Protect Yourself From False Accusations

When it feels like we hear a new story about another bad apple every week, it can put law-abiding officers...

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