by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 20, 2014 | Firm News
Probation Violation (PV) – How to Avoid a PV Steps to avoid Probation Violations in Pennsylvania: Probation violations can turn your life upside down. A common misconception is that a judge in Pennsylvania is required to credit a PV offender with time served....
by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 15, 2014 | Firm News
Preliminary Hearings for Criminal Cases in PA – What Happens? Preliminary Hearings in Pennsylvania: The preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania is a critical proceeding in a criminal case and should not be attended to by a defendant without an Experienced criminal...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 13, 2014 | Firm News
Aggravated and Simple Assault Defenses Aggravated and Simple Assault Defenses: The defenses available in assault cases vary depending upon the facts and circumstances, mainly because the cases can range from straightforward to the very complex. The...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 12, 2014 | Firm News
Pennsylvania Marijuana charges and Punishments; Defenses to the charges Pennsylvania Marijuana Charges and Punishments: 1. Possession of Marijuana 30 grams or less is a Misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.00. 2. Possession of...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 21, 2014 | Firm News
PA Supreme Court overturns Gun plus Drug Dealing Mandatory Minimum Sentence Supreme Court Overturns Drug plus Gun Mandatory Sentence: In the case of Commonwealth vs. Hanson, __ A.3d.__, 2013 WL 6831854 (Pa. Supreme Ct., December 27, 2013), opinion by Justice Saylor,...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 15, 2014 | Firm News
Building a DUI Defense Building a DUI Defense: A driving under the influence (DUI) does not mean the end of your life or your career. Immediately following your arrest, contact our office to learn about avoiding a DUI conviction or reduce the...