The Art of the Plea Deal: Why Real Court Isn’t Like CSI or Law and Order
- posted: Jun. 15, 2020
- Criminal Defense
Courtroom trial dramas on TV make for compelling entertainment, but they bear little resemblance to how the criminal court system actually works. Criminal cases work through the system in a Read More
HOW CAN SOMEONE BE PUNISHED IF THEY VIOLATE A COVID-19 STAY AT HOME ORDER?
- posted: May 14, 2020
- Criminal Defense
Across the country, stay-at-home orders have strained law enforcement and tested how far states and municipalities are willing to go to enforce the orders. These directives have triggered controversy and Read More
How Can Someone Be Punished if They Violate a COVID-19 Stay at Home Order?
- posted: May 14, 2020
- Criminal Defense
Across the country, stay-at-home orders have strained law enforcement and tested how far states and municipalities are willing to go to enforce the orders. These directives have triggered controversy and Read More
Digital Sex Crimes: How Texts and Posts Can Get You into Trouble
- posted: Apr. 15, 2020
- Criminal Defense,  Sex Crimes
While it’s not breaking news that people are on their phones nonstop these days, it may be news to many that there’s a chance the texts and images they send Read More
How Does a Criminal Record Affect Your Future?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2020
- Criminal Defense
Arrests and criminal charges, even if they did not result in a sentencing or jail time, can lead to unpleasant repercussions. Your job prospects, housing and even child custody can Read More
What Happens If You Violate Your Probation?
- posted: Sep. 15, 2019
- Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania, judges have wide latitude in setting the terms of probation, a period of correctional supervision that serves as an alternative to incarceration. It is similar to parole, which Read More
Why Hire a Local Criminal Defense Attorney?
- posted: Aug. 15, 2019
- Criminal Defense
When you are facing criminal charges, you are best served by a criminal defense attorney familiar with the local court system and its judges and procedures. Local attorneys not only Read More
If You Provide Drugs to a Person Who Dies, You Face Homicide Charges
- posted: Jun. 15, 2019
- Criminal Defense,  Drug Crimes
Under Pennsylvania law, “Drug Delivery Resulting in Death” (DDRD) is considered a homicide, carrying a potential prison sentence of 40 years — and higher if the victim is under 13. Read More
What Happens When a Night Out on the Town Turns into a Night in Jail?
- posted: May 15, 2019
- Criminal Defense
Here’s a common scenario. You go out for a night of fun with your friends. One drink turns into three and three drinks turn into six. Before you know it, Read More
Can You Get a Marijuana DUI in Pennsylvania?
- posted: Apr. 15, 2019
- Criminal Defense,  DUI,  Drug Crimes
Medical marijuana is legal in the state of Pennsylvania but it is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of the drug, regardless of why you took it. According Read More