The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania addressed an interesting point of Pennsylvania law. In Pennsylvania, the law permits private citizens to file criminal complaints against other persons, but, before proceeding, the private criminal complaint must be submitted to a Commonwealth Attorney (prosecutor) … Read More about Case Update (19 Jan 2023): In Re. Ajaj; Penn. law permits private criminal complaints, but must be approved by prosecutor; burden to overturn disapproval is high
Case Update (2021): In re. Private Complaint Filed by Luay Ajaj; proceeding with a private complaint on criminal kidnapping claims
On February 25, 2021, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court ruling that found the District Attorney was wrong when they disapproved/dismissed Mr. Ajaj's private complaint, which he filed against his Wife for "interference with custody of children" and "concealment of whereabouts … Read More about Case Update (2021): In re. Private Complaint Filed by Luay Ajaj; proceeding with a private complaint on criminal kidnapping claims