Constitutional Rights
Pittsburgh Judge Dismissed Charges for Prosecution’s Failure to Disclose EvidencePosted in Constitutional Rights, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer was in the middle of a trial before an Allegheny County judge in an Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Reckless Endangerment case, when the defense attorney learned for the first time that his client and another witness had previously provided written statements to the police…. view more
Pennsylvania Court Reiterates Right of Defendant to Withdraw Guilty PleaPosted in Constitutional Rights, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ While most people charged with a criminal offense have the constitutional right to proceed to a trial, the vast majority of cases are resolved through plea agreements that are reached between prosecutors and defense attorneys. The agreements require the client to plead guilty to certain offenses in exchange for a… view more
Pittsburgh Man’s Attempt to Avoid Sitting On Jury Lands Him In JailPosted in Constitutional Rights, General on January 12, 2015
A Pittsburgh area man recently learned the hard way that some judges expect Pennsylvania citizens to take their civic duty to serve on a jury very seriously. The man had reported to the local county courthouse to be considered as a possible juror on a homicide trial. According to a Pittsburgh Tribune article, the man… view more