What Happens at a Preliminary Hearing in Pennsylvania? If you or a loved one were charged with a crime recently and are scheduled for a preliminary hearing, you may be wondering what could happen at the hearing. A preliminary hearing is not a trial, but rather a first step in a case used to determine …
Information on Possible Release from Jail Due to COVID-19 / Coronavirus The COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic is causing the entire world to face shutdowns and closures of industries across the board, and the judicial system is no exception. Here in Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court filed an order that, until at least April 3, all courts …
Do you or a loved one have a bail hearing in Allegheny County? You are probably wondering about your rights and the process of posting bail. “Bail” is the process the court undertakes to determine if an individual criminally charged can or should be released pending the disposition of their case. Bail also determines the …
