What Is the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor? Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting, especially when facing the serious implications of a criminal charge. For Lancaster County, Pennsylvania residents, understanding the difference...
Sex offender registry requirements Over the last few decades, states all across the country – including Pennsylvania – have established programs that require people convicted of various sexual offenses to register as sexual offenders. These registry...
Supreme Court denies delay on bump stock ban Over the past nine years, approximately 500,000 Americans, some in Pennsylvania, legally purchased bump stocks, devices that allow semiautomatic weapons to function like machine guns. Following several high-profile mass...
What is a RICO violation? Should you find yourself facing federal charges in Pennsylvania for having committed a RICO violation, you may well wonder just exactly what illegal acts the government alleges you committed. The U.S. Department of Justice states that...
Different types of terrorism Pennsylvanian residents may not be aware of this, but there are distinct classes for different types of behavior or actions that could be considered terrorism. This can be important to know, since anyone can end up facing charges for...
Know the facts about arson When Pennsylvania residents hear the term “playing with fire,” they may not think about arson. However, this offense is a serious one and people who commit this crime may find themselves facing felony charges. FindLaw says that...
