by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania
This rule provides for the suspension of the following Acts of Assembly:(1) The Act of June 15, 1994, P. L. 273, No. 45, § 1, 42 Pa.C.S. § § 7, 4138, and 4139, which provides, inter alia, that any punishment imposed for contempt will be “automatically stayed for...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania
The practice and procedure provided in all former statutes governing criminal procedure within the scope of these rules, which have been repealed by the Judiciary Act Repealer Act, and which are now part of the common law of this Commonwealth by virtue of Section 3(b)...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania
(A) When a defendant appeals after the entry of a guilty plea or a conviction in any Traffic Division summary proceeding, upon the filing of the transcript and other papers by the Traffic Division, the Court of Common Pleas may schedule a status or settlement...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania
(A) As provided in this rule, Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division hearing officers may be appointed to hear cases and issue adjudications in connection with prosecutions for summary offenses arising under Title 75 (relating to vehicles) and ordinances...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania
(A) When the Traffic Division judge or hearing officer has preliminarily determined that there is a likelihood that imprisonment will be imposed at the conclusion of a summary traffic proceeding, (1) a hearing may be held if retained or appointed counsel is available;...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Pennsylvania
(A) Except as provided in this rule, the procedures for collateral shall be as provided in Rule 452.(B) When determining the amount of collateral, if any,(1) if the defendant does not have a prior history of failure to appear for scheduled hearings, or there are other...
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