Drug charges in Pennsylvania can range from a misdemeanor to a serious felony depending on how prosecutors classify the offense. Understanding the difference between simple possession and possession with intent to deliver (PWID) is one of the most important things a...
A Protection From Abuse (PFA) hearing in Lackawanna County moves quickly and carries serious consequences. Understanding the local court process prepares you for the hearing and explains the differences between temporary and final orders. How do temporary and final...
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge can have several negative implications for your life. Even if this is your first time having a DUI charge, you can face jail time, fines and a permanent criminal record. However, Pennsylvania law offers an alternative through...
Facing a sex offense charge in Pennsylvania can feel overwhelming. Along with possible criminal penalties, Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law places certain offenses into three different tiers under state law. Your tier level may affect how long you must stay on the sex...
Being accused of a sex crime can disrupt your life within hours. You may feel shock and fear as the situation unfolds. In Pennsylvania, an investigation can move forward before you have a chance to respond. Because of this, you may face pressure at work and at home at...
A sex crime charge can disrupt your life fast. You might think first about jail or fines. Yet sex offender registration can affect your job search, housing and privacy long after court. Pennsylvania uses a rule-based system. The charge on the paper, the final...
Some domestic violence cases are straightforward. There is a history of violence between the spouses and clear documentation showing that one party has repeatedly become aggressive toward the other. Other times, there may be no prior criminal charges or even police...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can ruin someone's weekend. In some cases, they may turn the most exciting holidays into an anniversary of an embarrassing and expensive mistake or misunderstanding. People headed home after holiday get-togethers with family...
A DUI arrest in Lackawanna County can be frightening and confusing. You may feel all hope is lost, but facing a DUI charge does not mean you are automatically guilty. Serious charges like these must meet a high legal standard, and many who fight them see their charges...
When you are facing criminal charges, you might think you only need a trial attorney if your case goes before a judge or jury. But the truth is, hiring a criminal defense trial attorney early in the process can make all the difference — even if your case never reaches...
