Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
tried as an adult
what causes a juvenile to be charged as an adult
Asked on 8/13/08, 8:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson
John W. Gibson, Esquire
Re: tried as an adult
With certain offenses certification to be tried as an adult is automatic. The attorney then has to file for "de-certification." The practice varies from county to county.
Answered on 8/15/08, 9:41 am
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