The Most Common Crimes Around the Holidays
The holiday season is universally anticipated as a time of joy, family gatherings, generosity, and celebration. Yet, beneath the festive lights and seasonal cheer, the period from late November through the New Year presents a distinct set of social pressures and environmental stressors. The combination of financial strain, increased alcohol consumption, crowded shopping environments, and the...Read More
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Will Dismissed Charges Show Up on my Record?
Being arrested is one of the most stressful situations a person can experience. Not only is it an embarrassing process, but can also lead to an array of subsequent consequences in your work and personal life. And even if your charges are eventually dismissed due to insufficient evidence or a not guilty verdict, you may still not feel complete relief. Will these dismissed charges show up on my...Read More
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What are the Types of Probation in PA?
When you’re convicted of a crime, probation is commonly part of the sentence. But the terms of probation are not one-size-fits all. And with the punishments for breaking probation being so severe in Pennsylvania, it’s crucial to have the most experienced Philadelphia criminal defense attorney helping you understand the specific conditions of your probation. If you read our blog on probation...Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Disorderly Conduct in PA
While most disorderly conduct charges are considered a summary offense (or the most minor type of criminal offense in Pennsylvania) it doesn’t make facing the penalty any less scary. If you or someone you know has been charged with disorderly conduct in PA, here’s everything you need to know to handle your situation and minimize the resulting consequences. What Does Disorderly Conduct Mean?...Read More
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What Factors Can Reduce My Criminal Charges in PA?
Anyone arrested for a serious crime hopes for a positive outcome if they’re convicted. But few actually know what factors are taken into consideration to determine a criminal sentence. Fortunately, Pennsylvania law requires judges to recognize various facts and situations unrelated to whether or not the defendant is actually guilty of a crime, but that could be grounds for a more lenient...Read More
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What are Grounds for Harassment Charges in PA?
When you hear the term “harassment,” many people think of calling someone incessantly or using defamatory words. And while these certainly qualifies under the legal definition of harassment in PA, there are many more types of conduct that constitutes harassment which you may not realize. Or if you are aware and want to learn how to file harassment charges in PA, then you’ve also come to the...Read More
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What’s at Risk If You Violate Your Probation in PA
From intensive supervision and shock probation to unsupervised probation, there are so many different types of probation that one can serve, but each state has their own specific consequences when you violate your probation. If you’re currently on probation, you should know what’s specifically at risk if you violate your probation in PA. So What Is Probation? Probation can be defined as an...Read More
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Charges Dismissed vs. Dropped: What’s the Difference?
When you’re charged with a crime, you can only hope that it will all just go away. The truth is there’s an actual possibility this could happen before ever going to trial. You’re thinking the only way to get things back to normal and move forward is if your felony charges are dropped or dismissed, and while this is true, you may not realize the different legal meanings the two words have. So...Read More
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The Real Cost of that Drink: Penalties for First & Second DUI Offense
While some states would regard driving under the influence as a mere traffic violation, leaving the convicted with just a slap on the wrist, in Pennsylvania, you won’t be so lucky. With DUI penalties in PA considered a criminal offense, you’re looking at serious consequences for both first and second time convictions. Choosing to drive under the influence not only puts you and others at risk...Read More
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Pennsylvania Men Arrested On Drug Charges At Traffic Stop
Pennsylvania authorities cited two men for drug charges on April 2 following a traffic stop in Perry Township. Local police said they seized various items, including marijuana, cash, drug paraphernalia and an as-yet unidentified white powdery substance. The alleged offenders were a 35-year-old man and a 21-year-old man. Traffic Stops Can Lead to Serious Drug Charges in Pennsylvania The driver...Read More
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Pennsylvania man arrested after police raid
On April 17, a 29-year-old Pennsylvania man was taken into custody after police raided his Centre Township home and allegedly found drugs, firearms and an improvised explosive device, or IED. The raid took place at approximately 7:30 a.m. According to a press release issued by authorities, officers from the Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Probation Office executed an arrest...Read More
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4 Facts About Breath Tests to Know Today
Breath tests are one way that the authorities determine if a driver or pedestrian is under the influence of alcohol. They are simple tests that require only a few deep breaths and for you to blow into the testing instrument. A breath test isn’t always accurate, but, for the most part, they are and can be used in court. Given this, the results of such tests can play a significant part in...Read More
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