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Shoplifting Charges in Pennsylvania

Facing shoplifting charges can be a confusing and often overwhelming experience. Folks dealing with retail theft charges must know what to expect as Pennsylvania authorities strive to pursue offenders.
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Are There Alternatives to Going to Jail?

The majority of inmates often experience the adverse implications of incarceration, such as institutionalization, antisocial behaviors, and mental health disorder. Fortunately, there are other substitutes to imprisonment that will encourage rehabilitation and reduce the negative impact of prison on the defendant's mind and body.
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Are Parents Responsible for Their Child’s Crimes?

As a parent, you want to do whatever is necessary to protect and support your child and keep them out of trouble. However, if your child is accused of committing a crime as a minor, it is important to recognize the implications for yourself and seek experienced legal counsel.
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The First 72 Hours After Being Arrested

Facing criminal allegations can be scary and overwhelming. The first 72 hours after being arrested or charged with a crime in Pennsylvania can leave you extremely confused about what to do.
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Falsely Accused of Possession of Drugs

According to data from the FBI – National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), there were 23,946 total arrests for drug abuse violations in Pennsylvania in 2019. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, drug possession is a serious crime that attracts devastating penalties and other life-changing consequences.
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Excessive Force & Police Misconduct

Every year, a lot of individuals often face unlawful criminal allegations due to the illegal and unethical actions of law enforcement officers. Such police misconduct may include excessive force, abuse of authority, sexual assault, planting evidence, intentional false arrests, and obtaining evidence through unlawful search or seizure.
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Falsely Accused of Assault

According to the most recent statistics, about 151 individuals were falsely accused of a crime in the United States in 2018. False accusations occur when a person is accused of a crime they didn't commit.
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Understanding Evidence in a Criminal Trial

If you’re awaiting trial for your criminal charges, you’re likely under a great deal of stress. With so much hanging in the balance, you may ask yourself questions like, “What happens if I’m found guilty?” or “How will the prosecution approach the case?” Another factor to consider is evidence and how it will be used in the trial.
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Should I Still Hire an Attorney if I Think I’m Guilty?

Anytime you’re facing criminal charges, you’re in for a lot of work regardless of your guilt or innocence. Once you’ve been charged, you’re now entering the criminal justice system, and your decisions can dramatically affect your future. Unfortunately, many people falsely believe that they don’t need to hire an attorney if they think they are guilty.
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