by Marinaro Law Firm | Oct 12, 2018 | Firm News
Is heroin really an epidemic? You may have heard people refer to heroin usage in the United States as an epidemic. Are they just being dramatic and blowing things out of proportion? Or has there really been a deep and fundamental change in the way that Americans use...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Oct 10, 2018 | Felonies, Firm News
What are your Miranda rights? If you watch cop shows in Pennsylvania or read crime novels, you are probably familiar with the standard recitation that police typically give when advising an arrestee of his or her Miranda rights. You may not have ever given this much...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Oct 8, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
What is the difference between assault and battery? If you read Pennsylvanian newspapers or watch crime shows on television, you have probably heard the terms “assault” and “battery.” Because they are often paired together, you may mistakenly...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Oct 6, 2018 | Felonies, Firm News
High Court ruling paves way for charges against clergy When most residents in Pennsylvania think about a person accused of a criminal offense may have a stereotype in their mind about that person. The profile is not often likely to involve someone considered...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Sep 30, 2018 | Drunk Driving Charges, Firm News
What factors influence BAC levels? If you have ever been asked to take a roadside breath test, you may be surprised to learn that the results of the test may have been inaccurate. Law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States use breath...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Sep 16, 2018 | Drunk Driving Charges, Firm News
What differentiates suspended from revoked licenses? Pennsylvanian residents charged with DUI-related crimes could have their license suspended. Though revocation is also possible, it’s much less likely on a first-time or smaller severity offense. But what...