Families can be great – but they can also get under your skin like nobody else. Family dynamics, when they include some long-standing rivalries or unresolved issues, can make your celebratory dinner tense. Maybe your brother has always felt it necessary to verbally...
Criminal Defense
Is there a good defense against domestic violence charges?
You never expected to find yourself in this situation. Your ex-partner, someone you recently broke up with, has gone to the police and accused you of domestic violence. You were arrested at your home, but you know that you never did anything to them to warrant this...
How does a DUI affect my insurance coverage?
Slipping behind the wheel for a short drive home after a few social drinks with friends can lead to an arrest for driving under the influence. From the initial charges to the potential conviction, everything about your ability to drive may change. Not only can a...
An important high-court decision affecting warrantless searches
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling will likely change the steps law enforcement officers take in conducting warrantless searches when they pull over a vehicle and smell marijuana. While it can be considered as a factor, the odor itself cannot be the only...
First-time DUI offenders may qualify to enter the ARD program
If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the experience can be unnerving and worrisome, as will the prospect of a DUI mark on your record. However, the ARD program is available in Pennsylvania, and you may qualify. What is...
DUIs and targeted stops
If you are like many people, you enjoy getting drinks with friends after a hard days' work. Afterward, you may feel that you are sober enough to drive home. Even if you are extra careful around other drivers, a traffic stop could lead you to problems. Pennsylvania...
What kinds of drug charges are a felony in Pennsylvania?
With drug laws constantly changing around the United States, it can be hard to keep up. Although Pennsylvania does not have the most lenient charges around the country, the state also does not have the most prohibitive restrictions, either. As such, if you question...
You should know how to challenge a DUI case
If you received a DUI, you very likely have a number of questions. Possibly, you also fear there is no way to challenge a DUI charge in Pennsylvania. To avoid any misinformation, it is important to get clear answers to all your questions. If you are facing a drunk...
Types of assault in Pennsylvania: Simple vs aggravated
In the state of Pennsylvania, the law takes harming another individual seriously. For this reason, there are two kinds of charges you may face if someone believes you have intentionally or recklessly caused bodily injury to them. According to the state legislature, an...
What happens after a criminal charge?
When the police charge you with a crime, the courts follow a process when deciding to pursue criminal charges against you. In Pennsylvania, the process is the same no matter what criminal charges you face. Arraignment One of the first steps is your arraignment. This...