Violent Crimes

Daylin Leach, a Pennsylvania state senator, hopes to get legislation passed that will get rid of the felony murder rule for second-degree murder. Currently, a mandatory life sentence awaits those who are convicted of second-degree murder in the state. The Democratic...

One of the more frequent types of violent crimes that arises in criminal cases occurs when an accused threatens someone with a firearm. Threatening someone with a firearm can range anywhere from pointing a firearm at someone, cocking a gun, or even motioning to a...

There are various types of Violent Crimes that you can be charged with in PA.  One such crimes is the violent crime of Stalking.  Read about Violent Crimes Attorneys here.  The Violent Crime of Stalking is a fairly serious charge...

If you are charged criminally with committing violent crimes, one of several possible defenses you might have is the Defense of Justification under Pennsylvania Law. The Justification defense essentially permits a person accused of committing violent crimes to...

Pennsylvania law allows a defense to homicide for the use of deadly force under very specific circumstances: The use of deadly force is not justifiable unless the actor believes that such force is necessary to protect himself against death, serious bodily injury,...

Pennsylvania currently has a law known as the "Castle Doctrine."  The "Castle Doctrine" is a legal defense for those who have been charged with the various forms of assault and homicide.  The "Castle Doctrine" is a type of the "Stand Your Ground" defenses...

In a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court case, the Court ruled that a person could be convicted of firearms not to be carried without a license 18 Pa.C.S.A. 6106 if that person does not possess a Pennsylvania concealed carry permit.  If a person is found guilty of...