What defendants should know about a charge for resisting arrest An arrest for a misdemeanor or felony charge can have serious consequences. Compounding any type of criminal charge in Pennsylvania with a charge for resisting arrest can make the consequences far more...
Is it legal to possess opiates if you are an addict? You might have heard that addiction is a defense to heroin or prescription painkiller possession — that is not the case. Pennsylvania is, in many ways, ground zero for the opiate epidemic that is sweeping the...
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 are the benefits and drawbacks of plea bargains? 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...
An attorney can help even if you haven’t been formally charged 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...
How a judge determines bail 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...
3 special witnesses who might testify in your criminal case 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...