by indraneildeyexela | Jun 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When can people be charged with simple assault? There are many different ways that people in Pennsylvania resolve their disputes. There are some who will simply let things go and walk away from conflict. Others may want to work through their disagreements through...
by indraneildeyexela | May 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Is it possible to appeal a guilty verdict? Not every criminal trial ends in a favorable result for the accused. However, a guilty verdict does not have to be the end of the story. Depending on the circumstances, a person can appeal the lower court’s decision in order...
by ryandonovanexela | Feb 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The elements of first-degree murder Being accused of a misdemeanor offense is one thing, but being dealt criminal charges based on an alleged violent crime is something else altogether. Although a conviction for a misdemeanor offense can have significant consequences,...
by ryandonovanexela | Feb 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Criminal defense and witness impeachment In criminal law, many of the cases turn into a “he said, she said” situation. This means that the most credible witnesses may hold sway over the judge or jury, thereby controlling the outcome of the case at hand. This means...
by [email protected] | Jan 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Avoiding assumptions about Lancaster arrest reports We all make assumptions as we go through our days. For instance, many take for granted that Lancaster’s intersections will fill up during rush hours and ease up on weekends. We assume it will be cold in a...
by EZMarketing | Dec 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Criteria for aggravated assault While a simple assault is a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, an aggravated assault is a first- or second-degree felony. However, what makes an assault aggravated as opposed to simple? The aggravating factors that elevate an assault to the...