The Art of the Plea Deal: Why Real Court Isn’t Like CSI or Law and Order
Courtroom trial dramas on TV make for compelling entertainment, but they bear little resemblance to how the criminal court system actually works. Criminal cases work through the system in a variety of ways, but in the state of Pennsylvania, only 4 percent of those cases end up in an actual trial. That means that 96… Read More »
By Matthew R. Zatko | Published June 15, 2020 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged investigations, plea bargains, plea deals, reduced penalties, trials |
How Does a Criminal Record Affect Your Future?
Arrests and criminal charges, even if they did not result in a sentencing or jail time, can lead to unpleasant repercussions. Your job prospects, housing and even child custody can be negatively affected if you have a criminal record. That’s why it is critical to have an experienced defense attorney to represent you if you’re… Read More »
By Matthew R. Zatko | Published January 15, 2020 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged criminal records, expungement, plea bargains |