The Blog of Satawa Law

What is a Federal Criminal “Complaint”?

March 19, 2021 by satawalawblog

I have been charged in Federal Court with a “Complaint”? What does that mean, and what will happen? Whether you are a first time offender or a career criminal, these questions can cripple any federal defendant. Not knowing the answers to these questions can make it difficult for you to sleep or leave you unable… Read more
Should a defendant’s past conduct be admissible at trial?

December 1, 2020 by satawalawblog

The case against actor and comedian Bill Cosby recently brought one of the most controversial issues in criminal law into the forefront of the public’s mind. That is, whether a jury should hear about someone’s past conduct at trial? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in Cosby’s case, focusing on this very… Read more

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What is a Federal Criminal “Complaint”?