• posted: Oct. 15, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense
• law enforcement,  investigators,  rape

Most people cannot go through a day without performing at least one search on Google some other search engine. For years, police investigators have searched the phones and computers of Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• DUI
• law enforcement,  motorists,  legal rights

For decades, law enforcement agencies around the country have used various methods in their efforts to reduce the incidence of drunk and drug-impaired driving. While it’s important to make highways Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense
• crimes,  prison,  technical violations

Probation is intended to benefit individuals who have been convicted of crimes, as well as states seeking to utilize their limited resources more efficiently. When someone completes their sentence outside Read More

• posted: May 10, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense
• Pennsylvania attorney,  Clean Slate,  criminal justice,  convicted

Since it took effect in 2018, Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law has given numerous state residents the ability to put a past mistake behind them. A significant step forward in criminal Read More

• posted: May 08, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense
• Criminal Defense,  conviction,  restitution,  criminal penalties

With so much commerce shifting toward home delivery services such as Amazon, there has been a corresponding rise in theft from packages left outside the front doors of intended recipients. Read More

• posted: Apr. 10, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• DUI,  Drug Crimes
• medical marijuana,  DUI prosecution,  hazardous effects,  bloodstream

Pennsylvania’s legislative bodies have passed bills designed to help medical marijuana users avoid charges of driving under the influence when there is no evidence that their ability to operate a Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense
• self-defense,  assault charges,  consent,  lack of intent

Navigating assault charges can be an overwhelming experience, especially when your freedom and reputation are at stake. Understanding the common defenses available is crucial for individuals facing assault allegations. Some of Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense,  Traffic Offenses
• speeding,  traffic violation,  traffic ticket

Choosing to plead guilty to a traffic violation may seem like the simpler, hassle-free option. However, this seemingly straightforward decision can have lasting repercussions that extend far beyond the initial Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2024
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Criminal Defense
• preliminary criminal hearing,  prelim,  probable cause hearing

When facing criminal charges, navigating the legal process can be overwhelming and complex. One crucial stage in the criminal justice system is the preliminary hearing, and understanding what to expect Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2023
• Matthew R. Zatko
• Drug Crimes
• possession,  marijuana charges,  marijuana cultivation,  distribution

Marijuana laws are an evolving and complicated aspect of criminal law. As many states move to decriminalize or legalize marijuana, it can be difficult to keep track of the consequences Read More