Criminal cases in York County move fast. From an arrest in York City or Hanover to a preliminary hearing in Magisterial District Court, the early stages of a case can shape everything that follows.
If you’re currently under investigation or have already been charged, our criminal defense attorneys in York County can help you understand your exposure, protect your rights, and build a defense tailored to local court procedures. At Chieppor & Egner, we represent clients throughout York, Red Lion, Dallastown, and surrounding communities with focused preparation and trial-ready advocacy.
These range from simple possession to delivery, manufacturing, and conspiracy. Penalties depend on the substance’s type and weight, as well as any prior convictions. Felony drug charges can carry years in prison and hefty fines, but even misdemeanor possession can lead to jail time and a permanent record.
DUI penalties increase based on blood alcohol level and prior offenses. Consequences can include license suspension, ignition interlock, mandatory alcohol programs, fines, and jail. Refusal cases result in additional license penalties and longer suspensions.
Theft offenses include retail theft, theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and identity theft. Grading depends on the property’s value and prior convictions. Felony theft can result in multi-year prison sentences and restitution orders.
Disorderly conduct covers conduct that creates public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, such as fighting, unreasonable noise, or blocking traffic. Charges range from summary offenses to misdemeanors, depending on intent and behavior.
Domestic violence cases involve family or household members and may include simple assault, harassment, stalking, or terroristic threats. These cases typically trigger immediate court orders and firearm restrictions and affect custody and housing.
These include Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, Protection from Intimidation (PFI) orders for minors, and Sexual Violence Protection Orders (SVPOs). Violating a protection order is a criminal offense that can result in incarceration, steep fines, and indirect criminal contempt (ICC) charges.
Violations commonly involve new charges or technical issues, such as missed appointments or failed tests. Sanctions range from additional conditions to incarceration for the balance of the sentence.
Incarcerated individuals may face new criminal charges for contraband, assaults, or institutional misconduct. These cases add time to their existing sentences and can heavily impact parole eligibility.
Sting operations target alleged solicitation through online platforms and decoy encounters. These cases carry heavy stigma and can affect employment, licensing, and housing.
Serious traffic charges include reckless driving, fleeing, DUI-related suspensions, and driving under suspension. Penalties can include fines, points, license loss, and jail time.
These charges affect driving privileges, school status, and future opportunities. Penalties include fines, compulsory alcohol education, and driver’s license suspension.
Welfare fraud involves false statements or misuse of public benefits. These cases typically involve restitution, felony grading, and long-term consequences for eligibility for future welfare benefits.
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program allows eligible first-time offenders to complete a program and earn dismissal. Preliminary hearings enable early testing of the prosecution’s evidence and dismissal of weak cases.
Firearm rights may be restored through pardons, expungement, or relief from disabilities, depending on the nature of the conviction and applicable disqualifications.
These include direct appeals, expungement, PCRA petitions for violations of constitutional rights, and gubernatorial pardons. These tools can reopen your case or clear your record.
Our defense team at Chieppor & Egner includes former Lancaster County district attorneys who have prosecuted numerous criminal cases before joining our firm. That experience is essential in York County. Our York County criminal defense lawyers understand how charges are evaluated, how evidence is developed, and how prosecutors approach plea negotiations and trials.
We use that insight to anticipate strategy, challenge weak cases early, and prepare your case as if it’s going to trial. Call 717-393-1400 or complete our online form to arrange your no-cost case evaluation ASAP.
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