In the most direct form the answer to your question is no. However, the real answer is it depends. Depends on your age, depends on the content of the message, depends on who is making the decision on legality, and it depends on how she views the message. If the messages could be construed as you... View More

Depends on the circumstances. May be a health code violation as well.

You call the police. Period. Thats not acceptable behavior from an adult, or anyone. There us a laundry list of things he can be charged with and yes he will go to jail.

I would caution you not to read too much into such a meeting. These kind of cases are very delicate especially with a child that age. In all likelihood it may just be an assessment to see how well the child can testify or remember what happened. I would say it is potentially a positive step... View More

A lot of them. Its a 25 paged opinion. The best way to answer your question is to tell you to read the case and then ask a specific question.

Not necessarily. There is no simple answer to your question and everything is fact specific and case specific. You really should discuss your particular circumstances privately and in detail with a federal criminal defense attorney.

Your question is too vague to even begin answering it. You really should discuss this issue with a federal criminal defense attorney regarding the particular prosecution that concerns you and the investigation.

This meeting that you describe is called a reverse proffer. It can be helpful for a defendant to understand the scope of the government's case. Keep in mind, however, that there is usually (but not always) additional discovery provided as you get closer to trial that would not be shown to you... View More

He would have a federal public defender. They are usually quite good. There are generally no "pro bono" criminal defense attorneys.

If a person testifies differently at a Grand Jury, that person can still be used as a witness by the DA due to a rule of evidence that allows "prior inconsistent statements to be offered as substantive evidence." If the DA calls this person to the stand at trial after the Grand Jury they... View More

There are not any motions to put in, but it's possible you could challenge the chain of custody at trial.

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You could issue a subpoena duces tecum to request the sought after records.

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A witness who lies at a Grand Jury hearing commits the crime of perjury. It is a felony of the third degree that can carry a maximum sentence of seven years in jail.

The state could "assist" the federal government by continuing the state case, but they could potentially run into speedy trial issues under Rule 600 if the case is delayed beyond a year from the date of arrest.

If the police misconduct involves unconstitutional methods for obtaining physical statements, evidence, or identifications, you could have that evidence suppressed, which could result in the Commonwealth being unable to proceed to trial.

Police abuse is not uncommon in Philly - here is some... View More

Police misconduct may be relevant in many different stages of a prosecution. If proven, it can affect their credibility in court which could enable you to win a motion to suppress evidence, or win an outright acquittal. Learn more on my blog -... View More

He needs to ask his attorney that question. Usually, they have thirty days but a lot of counties have agreements that extend the time. The prison systwm is overcrowded so if one county has more room thats where he will sit til his court date.

As for what to do. Hire an attorney to file... View More

No idea why. Maybe they just screwed up. Maybe it's an elaborate scam. I would simply ignore it.

If you are asking about suing someone, that is not a criminal law question. If the person who videotaped you did so "unknowingly", it would be difficult to prove any tortious conduct on their part.

Of course. The police can charge you with any crime they have probable cause to believe you comitted. Your question doesnt make a lot of sense because why would it matter whose house it was. What matters is you on some way hindered the police in a lawful apprehension.