Are you facing criminal charges in Lititz, Pennsylvania? Your future may be in jeopardy, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do. By seeking out the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, you can get someone on your side who will defend you against the charges, fight for your rights, and work diligently to obtain the best outcome possible in your case.
Chieppor & Egner is a criminal defense law firm serving Lititz and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded by former prosecutors Jonathan Chieppor and Alex Egner, we pride ourselves on defending the rights of our neighbors and our community. Contact Chieppor & Egner today for a free consultation.
We defend our clients against all kinds of criminal charges in Lititz, from the most severe to the most minor. Some of the cases we’ve handled in the past include:
Drug charges
Sex crimes
DUI charges
Game and wildlife violations
Minor in Possession charges
Theft and white-collar crimes
Traffic offenses
Probation and parole violations
Fraud-related cases
Auto theft
Disorderly conduct
Domestic violence charges
If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offense in Lititz, Pennsylvania, you face consequences that can include significant fines, probation, and imprisonment. Whether you were charged with simple possession or with distributing or manufacturing a controlled substance, you need to do everything you can to keep this charge from ruining your life.
The first step is to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer and determine your options. What are the potential consequences if you are convicted of all charges? Is there any way to get your charges dropped or at least reduced? Can you negotiate a plea bargain to avoid the worst possible outcome in your case? What are your chances of winning an acquittal?
A skilled defense attorney can answer all these questions for you and can help develop an effective strategy for your defense. Former prosecutors Jonathan Chieppor and Alex Egner know how prosecutors think, and how the prosecutors in your case will try to prove the charges against you. They’ll know whether you should fight for an acquittal, try to get charges reduced, or ask the judge to dismiss the charges entirely.
Your attorneys will know if there are any weaknesses in the case against you, like a questionable search and seizure or an untrustworthy witness. A criminal defense attorney can use weaknesses like this to get a case dismissed. In Pennsylvania, 13.72% of all cases are dismissed, according to Measures for Justice. Don’t give up hope just because you’re facing drug charges. Contact a criminal defense law firm immediately.
Sex crime charges are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. A rape conviction can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s guide to sex crime penalties in Pennsylvania. A lesser charge, such as indecent assault, can lead to a sentence of up to five years in prison. Anyone convicted of a sex crime must also register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law.
If you face sex crime charges, we can investigate the details of the charges against you, seek to get your charges reduced or dismissed, and put together a strategy to defend your case.
If you’ve been charged with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs in Lititz, Pennsylvania, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to recover your driver’s license. You need to act quickly, though, as time is limited. Contact a DUI defense lawyer immediately. Your lawyer can help with the hearing to recover your suspended license, as well as with your defense against the DUI charge.
Hunters face strict laws against game and wildlife violations in Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania law, each bird, animal, or part of an animal involved in an illegal hunting charge constitutes a separate violation, and penalties can include both fines and imprisonment for every violation. Take game and wildlife charges seriously, and contact a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible if you’re arrested on wildlife charges in Lititz.
Have you lost your right to possess a firearm in Pennsylvania? We may be able to help. Even though the right to possess firearms is protected by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you can lose this right in Pennsylvania under some circumstances. You can lose your firearms rights in Pennsylvania if:
You are convicted of certain crimes, including drug offenses, assault, stalking, and domestic violence offenses
You are subject to a protection from abuse order
You were dishonorably discharged from the military
You are a fugitive from justice
Under some circumstances, you may be able to get your right to possess firearms restored under Pennsylvania law after a hearing in front of the court. As former prosecutors, attorneys Jonathan Chieppor and Alex Egner will be able to tell you if you are eligible to have your rights restored. We can also talk you through the process of doing everything the court will want you to do before you attend the hearing. Getting solid legal advice ahead of time is your best chance of regaining your right to possess firearms.
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Lancaster County but have since turned your life around, you should look into the possibility of having your criminal record expunged. With an expungement or a pardon, any trace of your past conviction is removed from your record, and you can move forward in life without being held back by the past. An experienced defense attorney can help with criminal record expungement. Ask us about it when you come in for your free consultation.
Chieppor & Egner can defend you against criminal charges in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and Lancaster County. Come in for a free consultation and tell us about the charges against you. We’ll let you know what the potential penalties are and what your options are. If you decide to hire us for criminal defense, we’ll put together a customized strategy to beat your charges or get them reduced and to minimize any potential effect on your life.
When you’re facing criminal charges, it’s not time to be passive. For a strong defense, contact Chieppor & Egner today.
We are conveniently located at 53 N. Duke Street, Suite 401, Lancaster, PA. To get to our office:
From the North:
Head south on Route 222 toward Lancaster.
Merge onto US-30 East.
Take the exit for PA-272 South (Duke Street).
Stay on Duke Street until you reach 53 N. Duke Street on your left.
From the South:
Drive north on I-83, then transition to I-283 North.
Follow the signs to US-30 East.
Exit for PA-272 South (Duke Street).
Continue on Duke Street; 53 N. Duke Street will be on your left.
From the East:
Travel west on US-30 toward Lancaster.
Take the exit for PA-272 South (Duke Street).
Keep going straight on Duke Street until you see 53 N. Duke Street on your left.
From the West:
Drive east on US-30 heading toward Lancaster.
Exit for PA-272 South (Duke Street).
Follow Duke Street until you arrive at 53 N. Duke Street on your left.
