Pennsylvania Criminal Law F.A.Q.

What are a suspects rights in Pennsylvania (what should I do if I'm arrested or stopped by the police)?

What are some things I should avoid doing when arrested or investigated by the police?

What should I do if I get pulled over while driving in Pennsylvania?

What are the steps of a criminal court case in Pennsylvania?

What is probable cause?

What is a criminal complaint?

What is a preliminary arraignment?

What is a preliminary hearing?

What is a criminal information?

What is a formal arraignment?

What is a pre-trial conference?

What is a plea agreement?

What are the stages of a trial?

What is a sentencing hearing?

How do criminal appeals work in Pennsylvania?

What is a PCRA?

What is a pre-sentencing investigation (PSI)?

What is a prior record score (PRS)?