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Res Ipsa Loquitur - Literally, "a thing that speaks for itself."
In tort law, the doctrine which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual showing that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence.

 


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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:

  • Death Penalty
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Federal Sentencing Guidelines
  • Environmental Violations
  • Financial Fraud Law
  • Government Fraud
  • Possession of Control Substance
  • Telemarketing Fraud
  • Mayhem
  • Insider Trading
  • Healthcare Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Mail Fraud
  • Tax Evasion
  • Probable Cause
  • Child Abuse
  • Cruelty to Animals
  • Miranda Rights

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Pennsylvania Audio & Video    
 
  White Collar Crime
AUDIO, RM, 32Kbps, 40:00, 1/8/2003

Welcome to the Big House! The Justice Department has reversed a 20-year policy of sentencing first-time, non-violent offenders to half-way houses. Now, they'll be going to regular prison. We'll consider -- should all criminals be treated the same
Source: NPR
 
 
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News about Criminal cases in Pennsylvania and nationwide:

Houston Man Sentenced To 90 Months For Identity Theft
Chad Hatten, 36, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced today to 90 months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, the Ju...
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11 Charged In Alien-Smuggling Ring That Brought In Human Cargo From Mexico
Los Angeles, CA - Federal authorities have charged 11 defendants linked to a large-scale alien smuggling ring that brought hundreds of illegal alie...
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Former Colombian Legislator Convicted on U.S. Cocaine Charges
Washington -- A former member of the Colombian Senate has been convicted of charges that he unlawfully imported cocaine into the United States, the...
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Criminal Defense Terms

 


Today's Terms

Circumstantial evidence

Definition:
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.

Admissible evidence

Definition:
Evidence which can legally and properly be used in court.

Restitution

Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.

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Topics Related to Criminal Defense:

  • Financial Fraud
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice

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If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Aliquippa
  • Allentown
  • Bensalem
  • Bethlehem
  • Butler
  • Carlisle
  • Chambersburg
  • Chester
  • Coatesville
  • Coraopolis
  • Downingtown
  • Doylestown
  • East Stroudsburg
  • Easton
  • Greensburg
  • Hanover
  • Havertown
  • Hazleton
  • Irwin
  • Lancaster
  • Lansdale
  • Lebanon
  • Lititz
  • Media
  • Morrisville
  • New Castle
  • New Kensington
  • Norristown
  • Philadelphia
  • Pittsburgh
  • Pottstown
  • Southampton
  • State College
  • Uniontown
  • Upper Darby
  • Warminster
  • Washington
  • West Chester
  • Wilkes Barre
  • Williamsport
  • York
 


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