Category: Murder & Homicide

When individuals are charged with possession of drugs with intent to deliver, they face serious consequences, i.e., substantial prison sentences.

One of the defenses presented by Philadelphia criminal lawyers representing those accused of crimes is self-defense, which is an affirmative defense.

In Pennsylvania, criminal courts maintain jurisdiction for all murder cases, even where the defendant is a child or teen. This applies to children who are accused of murder.

One of the most common defenses raised in a Philadelphia criminal case is the alibi defense. It is often raised in murder, attempted murder, robbery, and assault cases.

This summer, three Scranton PA area teens were charged with multiple counts including second degree murder and second degree murder of a law enforcement officer.

Under Pennsylvania law, murder in the first degree is generally defined as an intentional killing committed under circumstances which demonstrate deliberation or premeditation.