Understanding simple vs. aggravated assault in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania law distinguishes between simple and aggravated assault. The latter can result in felony charges while simple assault is a misdemeanor offense. Review the factors that separate these offenses...
Are you eligible for drug court in Lancaster County? A Pennsylvania drug charge has the potential to lead to serious penalties including steep fines, substance abuse education requirements and time spent behind bars, among others. However, in some cases, you may be...
Caretaker pleads guilty to child endangerment charges Pennsylvania law classifies an offense that endangers the welfare of a child as a felony. An individual acting with a "substantial risk" of causing serious bodily injury or death of a child may face a...
How a traffic stop may lead to a DUI charge Pennsylvania law authorizes traffic enforcement officials to stop motorists who violate the state’s rules of the road. An officer’s justification for a traffic stop could include speeding, following too close or swerving...
What do you know about the long-term impact of a DUI? You received your first DUI recently, and you worry about how the charge affects your current life. What about the long-term consequences of a DUI? To help you prepare, Absolute Advocacy explores how a DUI...
If you are facing the possibility of a conviction for drug related crimes, you may wonder what your options are. You might have also heard the term "plea bargain" volleyed around before. What are plea bargains? Are they useful in your situation? Do they have more...
The state builds criminal cases based on evidence. It can take time for the police to put together a case before filing formal criminal charges. You may even be aware that you are under investigation for suspected criminal activity. If so, you don’t have to wait until...
Facing a drug charge can be frightening. If it is the first arrest for someone, going through the court system can seem like a confusing process. One of the top priorities for many of those facing charges is to get out of jail, and this happens if the judge decides to...
Criminal cases are about the law. If you broke the rules, you could face a conviction. However, your case is also about facts. Sometimes, these facts are complex. That is where special witnesses come in. Here are three of the most common types of professionals who...
What happens if you face conviction for a third DUI? Act 24, which became effective in 2003, lowered the legal limit of alcohol for Pennsylvania drivers from .10% to .08%. However, the state uses the BAC level combined with prior offenses in creating penalties for...