by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 27, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
How serious of a crime is graffiti? Some might call it art, but property owners usually call it vandalism. Whichever way you look at it, you and other Pennsylvania residents who are accused of drawing or painting on others’ personal property may face legal...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 8, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
New year, clean slate in Pennsylvania Many people see the start of a new year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start again. Thanks to a new law that took effect in Pennsylvania last month, many people with histories of arrests or convictions will be able...
by [email protected] | Dec 11, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
Shoplifting may seem like a minor crime, but it affects everyone in Pennsylvania. When someone shoplifts, it costs money to retailers and eventually impacts consumers. That is why retailers are very strict when it comes to suspected shoplifting situations. However,...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Oct 8, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
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 think that they mean the same thing. According to...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Aug 24, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
Breaking down shoplifting Pennsylvanian residents, especially the younger ones, may know about the recent shoplifting “trend”. Younger people are stealing from stores for thrill or as a form of supposed protest against corporations. However, this theft...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Aug 17, 2018 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
When people hear that someone has been charged with a misdemeanor, they may wonder what exactly this term means and how it is different from other offenses. If people want to have a good understanding of Pennsylvania law, it is important to understand how crimes are...