What Do I Do If I Am Charged With Assault?
If you have been charged with assault, there are a few steps you need to take to ensure you protect your rights and have the appropriate representation when you get to court. These charges can change your life forever, affecting your reputation, costing you a career, and even prison time in many cases. It is important to know what assault is and what you need to do once you have been charged....Read More
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What Is The Difference Between Harassment And Assault Crimes?
As a society, we have a responsibility to protect ourselves and each other from harm. However, sometimes, individuals are accused of committing crimes that can have serious consequences for their personal and professional lives. If you have been accused of harassment or assault, it is important to understand the differences between these crimes so that you can make informed decisions about...Read More
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What Goes On My Driving Record?
In most every state, there are driving records kept on every person that holds a state-issued driver’s license. Each state’s Department of Transportation adds points to these records for particular moving violations, the number of which will vary depending on the severity of the offense. If a motorist accrues more than 5 points, action will be taken against him or her. These actions...Read More
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Classifications of White Collar Crimes
White-collar crimes often do not receive as much media attention because they are non-violent and financially motivated. People investigated for committing white-collar crimes are often powerful executives. However, white-collar crimes are becoming increasingly more complex due to recent technological advancements. Here’s a thorough breakdown of white-collar crimes and their classification:...Read More
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How Federal Weapons Charges Work
Many states are no stranger to federal weapons charges, especially in larger metropolitan areas. It is essential to understand these different firearm charges and how a criminal lawyer can help with them. What Makes A Weapons Charge Federal? If a weapons charge becomes federal this means that the weapons were transported through at least two states and cannot be tried at the state level. When...Read More
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Understanding Burglary Laws
Burglary is a serious charge that can carry harsh penalties, including jail time and stiff fines. The laws can be complex and confusing, but with the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, you can understand your options and fight for a positive outcome What Constitutes A Burglary? Burglary is a complex offense with many different components. In order to understand burglary and the...Read More
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What Industries are at Risk for White Collar Crime?
White-collar crime is when fraud is committed within an institution, usually a financial entity. Criminals of white-collar crimes make credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions their primary targets. Unsuspecting may become victims of white-collar crime when personal data and accounts are compromised. Another form of white-collar crime involves misapplication and embezzlement of a...Read More
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What Goes On My Driving Record? How Can I Get It Expunged?
In the United States, millions of tickets are issued each year for traffic violations. It’s not easy to erase violations from your record, especially if you record serious cases like driving under the influence (DUI) or a hit-and-run accident. But in other less severe cases, it is possible to clear your driving record. What is a Driving Record? A driving record is made up of all the...Read More
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Ways to Identify If You Need A Lawyer Specializing In Parole
A parole attorney specializes in every step of the parole process. They can provide advice, appear at your parole hearing, and work with you after being released on parole. The knowledge and advice that a parole attorney offers is invaluable. Here are some ways a lawyer specializing in parole can help you. Applying For Parole The application process for parole is typically simple. Any inmate...Read More
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Understanding The Difference Blue Collar & White Collar Crimes
Crimes can be separated into two general categories: blue collar and white collar. It’s often perceived that blue collar criminals are members of lower socioeconomic status while white collar criminals come from a higher class status. This general division is just the start of the differences between these two types of crimes. Here are some other ways they differ: Money and Power A...Read More
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Understanding Your Rights As A Repeated Offender
Being arrested and charged with the same crime more than once does not limit or restrict your right to seek counsel and learn of your rights. You may feel that you are doomed, and there is no hope for your situation. That is not the case. You are still entitled to be represented by effective and qualified counsel for the charges you are charged with, and this includes repeated DUIs, theft, and...Read More
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Consequences of Marijuana Possession
In Pennsylvania, cannabis is illegal for recreational use. However, if caught with a small amount in some of the large cities within the state, it could be considered a crime unless you have a valid medical ID card. In 2016, marijuana was legalized for medical use as part of a bill passed in the state legislature. It would be a misdemeanor if you possessed 30 grams of marijuana. You will be...Read More
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