Brady Violations and the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA)
What is a Brady Violation? If I have one can I file a new appeal under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA)? Generally speaking, under the Brady doctrine for discovery, the [...]
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What Can I Do About a Sentence From an Open Plea?
I decided to plea guilty. My lawyer told me that I could do better going with the judge instead of negotiating with the District Attorney’s Office. I decided to go [...]
What is an appeal under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA)?
What is an appeal under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA)? The Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) allows a defendant to appeal his case when a direct appeal to the [...]
Hodge Podge Round-Up of Criminal Law
Lots of questions today. Must be everyone is home for Columbus Day? I will do my best. 1. How can someone be sentenced to a crime of simple assault in regard to domestic [...]