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.

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Answered on 8/15/08, 9:41 am


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