Pennsylvania Criminal Trial Guide

AUTHOR: ROBERT L. EVANGELISTA2 Volumes, Loose-leafPublished: Volume 1 (May, 2002); Volume 2 (May, 2004)(Originally published as PA Trial Guide in 1959 by Burton Laub)Most recent supplement/update: Spring 2025 supplement, published May 2025. Supplement author: LISA STEFANONIISBN: 1-887024-71-9 This two volume set is styled to enable the reader to gain an understanding of the general principles involved in criminal trials through a rapid reading of the main text alone. The contents are arranged in chronological order from the beginning to the end of the criminal trial including pretrial procedure, selected principles of evidence and the burden of proof with additional chapters on sentencing, non-jury trials, and more. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS Volume 1(Revised 2002) DedicationPrefaceIndexCHAPTER 1 — CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEESGeneral PrinciplesRight to Trial by JuryRight to a Speedy TrialRight to a Public TrialRight to Assistance of CounselOther RightsCHAPTER 2 — TRIAL COUNSELThe Pro