The importance of jury selection in homicide trials cannot be overstated. A fair and impartial jury is a cornerstone of the American criminal justice system, and selecting the right jurors can make or break a case.
Who Is the Best Criminal Lawyer for Your Philadelphia Criminal Case?
In criminal cases, the stakes are high. Lives can literally be at stake. Families are often torn apart in the aftermath of a criminal conviction when a family member goes to prison.
Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer Helps Man Wrongly Accused of Murder
David S. Nenner, a top rated Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer, was interviewed by the Philadelphia Daily News about his client who was wrongly accused of murder and spent the last 17 months in jail.
What You Need to Know About Preliminary Hearings in Philadelphia Criminal Cases
When individuals are charged with a crime in Philadelphia, whether it is a murder charge or possession of drugs, the first step of the criminal judicial process is a preliminary hearing.
Expungements in Pennsylvania
Evidence of a criminal record in Pennsylvania, whether the case resulted in conviction or not, can affect your life in many negative ways.
Custodial Interrogation – The Right to Counsel in Philadelphia Criminal Cases
In a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion, our state’s highest court ruled that a 17 year old defendant charged as an adult in a Philadelphia murder case could not make a preemptive invocation of the constitutional right to counsel during interrogation or questioning by law enforcement.
Philadelphia Criminal Cases – Factors for Reducing Bail
Getting bailed out of jail is one of the first major issues in a Philadelphia criminal case. Below is a discussion of factors Philadelphia courts consider when setting bail.