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Immigrants’ Rights in Criminal Cases

Nov 19 2014 in Legal Blog

Generally speaking, immigrants, both legal and illegal, have the same rights as U.S. citizens afforded to them by the legal system in criminal cases. They have the right to competent representation, the right to not incriminate themselves, and the right to face their accuser. In…

Concealed Carry Permits in Philadelphia – Easy to Get, Harder to Keep

Nov 10 2014 in Firearms/Weapons, Legal Blog

Pennsylvania is a “shall-issue” state when it comes to the right to carry arms. That means that the state is required to issue a concealed carry permit to any person who applies that is at least 21 years old and does not fall under any…

Expunging Juvenile Crimes

Nov 03 2014 in Legal Blog

Many people believe that anything that happens in a juvenile court cannot be seen after the charges are dropped or the requirements of a punishment have been fulfilled. Unfortunately, this is not entirely accurate. Although juvenile records are not as easy to access as adult…