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Miranda rule and Miranda rights are important
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. The rights include: a. The right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions; b. The right to know that anything the suspect says can and will be used against the suspect in a court of law; c. The right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning; d. The right to have counsel appointed at public expense, prior to any questioning if the suspect cannot afford counsel.
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person
for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Pennsylvania
Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of
criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.
Pennsylvania Incarceration rates for prisoners.
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Pennsylvania
12/31/1998
303
12/31/1997
291
12/31/1996
286
12/31/1995
268
12/31/1994
235
12/31/1993
216
12/31/1992
207
12/31/1991
192
12/31/1990
183
12/31/1989
169
Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations
seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.
Persons convicted of a crime may be
incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a
civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are
not incarcerated.
Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:
White Collar Crime
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Definition:
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.
Misdemeanor
Definition:
A minor offense, lower than a felony, which is punishable by a county jail term of up to one year and/or a fine, but not prison. Misdemeanors are classified into three categories: Class A, B, and C.
Fraud
Definition:
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.
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