by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 1, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
What happens if I miss my court date? If you are a Pennsylvania resident who failed to appear in court for a traffic ticket or any other civil or criminal court proceeding, there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest. Rule 1910.13-1 of the Pennsylvania Code...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 28, 2018 | Felonies, Firm News
Pennsylvania schoolgirls facing serious charges for food prank The school years can be difficult for children and teenagers. They may not only have to endure bullying and peer pressure but can also be faced with difficult decisions. It is not always easy to know what...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 25, 2018 | Firm News
Officers need probable cause to pull you over while driving You had a few drinks. You decided to drive home, knowing that you didn’t feel intoxicated enough to have to worry. Despite driving safely, you see an officer turn on his lights behind you. If...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 21, 2018 | Felonies, Firm News
When can I lose my right to own a gun? If you are like many Pennsylvania residents, your Second Amendment right to bear arms is very dear to you. If you are like most gun owners, you are a good person who possesses, stores and uses his or her guns in a highly...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 19, 2018 | Drug Charges, Firm News
New Justice Department policy encourages marijuana prosecutions Pennsylvania is one of 29 states that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Seven of these states, of which Pennsylvania is not one, have gone further and legalized the recreational use of marijuana...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 15, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
Intent to kill not present with involuntary manslaughter charge It can be frightening to be blamed for a fatality and to face charges as a result. If you were accused of unintentionally causing the death of another person, you are probably facing manslaughter charges....