When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have experience providing counsel to parents whose child has been charged [...]
Underage Drinking & Alcohol Consumption Laws in Pennsylvania
Many people ring in the New Year with a drink and a toast to friends. For minors, however, the prospects [...]
Miller Revisted: Batts Gives Juvenile Lifers New Life
In Pennsylvania, the law of the land prior to June 25, 2012, was that anyone convicted of first- or second-degree [...]
Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life Imprisonment for Juveniles
On June 25th, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling in Miller v. Alabama that bars mandatory “life without parole” sentences for juvenile offenders. The [...]