Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

What State has Jurisdiction

I was accused of Insurance Fraud by the State of Pennsylvania. However, I did not reside in Pa. I am not guilty and I feel that if I am charged with a crime I should be charged in the state in which I reside. Am I correct?


Asked on 10/09/03, 8:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Cantwell Law Office of Jefferson D. Jelly

Re: What State has Jurisdiction

You can be charged with a crime in whatever jurisdiction the crime took place. It doesn't have to be the state where you live. You don't give much information, but if you are pursuing a claim through a PA carrier or are dealing with a PA carrier, or have a contract with a PA carrier, or are involved somehow in a PA claim, PA could certainly have jurisdiction.

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Answered on 10/13/03, 8:57 am
Nina Trester Law Offices of Nina Trester

Re: What State has Jurisdiction

To answer this question I will need more information from you. Why is the State of Pennsylvania involved? Do you know?

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Answered on 10/10/03, 12:15 am


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