The case is Commonwealth v. Hale, _ A.3d _, 2014 Pa. Super. 19 (Feb. 6, 2014). The court began by stating that ‘challenges for cause should be granted: (1) when the potential juror has such a close relationship, be it familial, financial or situational, with parties, counsel, victims, or witnesses, that the court will presume […]
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Clients Seeking a Criminal Lawyer Want Effective Communication
Being charged with a crime can be one of the scariest experiences of anyone’s life. I’ve been a criminal lawyer practicing in Philadelphia for a long time. From this experience, I’ve learned a very important lesson: communicating effectively with clients is the key to their satisfaction. People who are charged with a crime need a […]