» Knowledge

Possession of Drugs

May 14th, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
How do the police prove I was in possession of drugs? How does the law define possession? We all know that there are charges of possessing a handgun, or possessing an illegal drug. Sometimes, it’s obvious, for example when the person has a gun… Read More
Read More
Categories: Blog
Tags: Actual Possession, Constructive Possession, Dealing Drugs, Intent, Intent to Distribute, Knowledge, Possession

Knowledge in Criminal Law

July 26th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is knowledge in criminal law? A perception of the facts required for a crime is knowledge in criminal law. It is the burden of the Commonwealth to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that at the time of the offense the defendant knew something. This… Read More
Read More
Categories: Blog
Tags: Arraignment, Burden of Proof, Crime, Criminal, Diversion, General Intent, Intent, Knowledge, Wanton Conduct