The arraignment procedure occurs at two different proceedings in Pennsylvania and both of these proceedings occur prior to trial. The specific rules for what occurs at the two arraignment proceedings is set forth in the Rules of Criminal Procedure. The...
Sitting in an interrogation room being accused of committing criminal activities can make anyone's nerves stand on end. But this is more so true for juveniles, or persons under the age of 18, because they may not have enough life experiences under their belt to know...
Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 609 pertains to when a witness may be impeached with a prior conviction. Pennsylvania allows for either party, in a criminal case, to impeach any witness with a select category of prior convictions. In Pennsylvania, this...