There are two main types of crimes in Pennsylvania: misdemeanors and felonies. Although a misdemeanor is less serious compared to a felony, that does not mean you should not hire a criminal defense attorney to handle your case. The following are three reasons why you...
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5 Steps to Avoid a Holiday Weekend DUI
Long holiday weekends – such as Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and even Thanksgiving – consists of road trips, gatherings with loved ones, and other fun events. Additionally, alcohol consumption is often a part of these festivities. However, the increase in...
Car Accident Laws in Pennsylvania
If you have been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering what your legal options in order are to recover financial compensation and pay for your hospital bills, lost earnings from missed time from work, property damage, and other damages. Since...
Prescription Drug Charges in Pennsylvania
When you think about drug crimes in the United States, you often associate them with illegal street drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin. Due to the national opioid crisis, however, many drug charges are being brought against people for using or possessing...
Mutual Consent Divorce in Pennsylvania
There are two main types of divorce: contested and uncontested divorce. A contested divorce means the couple cannot agree on one or more terms of the divorce, such as child custody, child support, alimony, and property division, while an uncontested divorce means the...
Domestic Violence & Protection Orders
Not only does being accused of a domestic violence offense lead to an arrest in Pennsylvania, but it may also result in being subject to a protection from abuse (PFA) order, also known as a restraining order. This type of order is signed by a judge and requires...
How the Police Spots Drunk Drivers
For the police to pull someone over for a DUI, they must have “reasonable suspicion” that the driver is intoxicated. To establish reasonable suspicion, the driver must either commit a traffic violation (e.g. speeding, running a red light or stop sign, or driving...
Domestic Violence Arrest Policy in Pennsylvania
Police departments in Pennsylvania and other states take domestic violence very seriously. In fact, some of them have laws in place that make arresting the “primary aggressor” of a dispute mandatory. In Pennsylvania, if an officer has probable cause to believe someone...
What Are the Penalties for a Drug Possession Crime?
If you were recently charged with drug possession, you’re probably wondering what the potential repercussions may be. Drug possession is a serious offense, but depending on the specifics of the charges laid against you the penalties for a conviction can vary...
Domestic Violence On the Rise During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact across the globe, leading most countries, including the United States, to use stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread. However, research shows that this initiative has had a negative impact in other ways....