If you have been accused of committing a crime in New Holland, your first step should be securing legal representation. Criminal charges are not the kind of thing you can ignore, and a conviction can have lasting consequences for your professional and social life. A criminal defense attorney can protect your right to a fair trial, defend you against the charges, and work to mitigate the worst penalties of a conviction.
Chieppor & Egner LLC has made its mark protecting the rights of the accused in New Holland and greater Lancaster County. Justice is a process, and our job is to protect your rights throughout that process. When it’s your freedom at stake, you need an attorney who will use every resource to secure the most favorable outcome possible.
Contact us today to speak to a criminal defense attorney serving New Holland, Lancaster County.
Attorneys Jonathan Chieppor and Alex Egner have experience on both sides of the courtroom in criminal trials. As former prosecutors, they used their skills at the District Attorney’s office to secure convictions. They now use their skills to defend New Holland residents from a wide range of criminal charges.
DUIs
Driving under the influence is a serious crime in Lancaster County that carries several penalties, ranging from fines and license suspensions to prison time. Pennsylvania law defines a DUI as operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Pennsylvania identifies specific DUI charges for higher BAC levels that carry more severe penalties.
A DUI can put your future and reputation in jeopardy. License suspensions can cause great inconvenience, and you may face employment consequences, especially if your job involves driving. Repeat or aggravated DUIs can even carry prison time. Our DUI defense attorneys can defend you against drunk driving charges and work to mitigate undesirable consequences.
Drug Crimes
Pennsylvania harshly prosecutes drug crimes and is not afraid to make an example of the accused. Whether you are facing charges for drug possession, distribution, trafficking, or manufacture, our drug defense attorneys can take steps to defend you and seek alternative resolutions to incarceration, such as substance abuse programs. We can also determine whether you were subject to illegal search and seizures and suppress evidence the police may have gathered when breaking the law.
Theft
Theft charges in New Holland can range from petty shoplifting to felony auto theft and greater offenses. Regardless of the charges, a theft conviction can follow you for life and cause problems with housing, employment, and more. Cumulative charges from repeated theft, like shoplifting, can carry increasingly severe consequences, so you must deal with any charge, regardless of the level.
To secure a theft conviction, the state must show that you intended to unlawfully deprive someone else of their property. It’s possible you didn’t know the property wasn’t yours, or you had a good faith belief it belonged to you. The ownership of the property in question might be under dispute. Regardless of the case, we can work to create a defense that will introduce reasonable doubt into the prosecution’s stance.
Sex Crimes
Allegations of sex crimes deserve serious attention, but it is equally vital that those accused have a right to defend themselves. Crimes like rape and sexual assault can carry some of the highest criminal penalties in the state. Sex crime investigations can be particularly emotionally taxing on both sides due to the private nature of the alleged offense. Both victims and accused may find their sexual histories interrogated, and social stigma can make objectivity difficult to achieve. We have experience with sex crime cases and can capably defend those who face charges.
Traffic Offenses
Whether you were caught speeding on Main Street or have tickets for running red lights, our traffic offense attorneys can provide assistance. A simple traffic offense on its own might not have serious consequences, but repeated violations can add up, resulting in large fines, license suspensions, and higher insurance premiums. We can help you contest and appeal low-level traffic offenses to reduce administrative penalties and protect your ability to secure a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges involve charges of assault, battery, and harassment against a family member or romantic partner. Pennsylvania doesn’t have a specific criminal charge of domestic violence and instead pursues individual charges for related crimes like simple assault, kidnapping, or aggravated assault.
However, the presence of family elements changes investigations and penalties. Convictions for violent crimes can impact economic opportunities, and domestic violence can result in a loss of child custody or visitation rights. We can defend you against charges of domestic violence while prioritizing your and your family’s privacy and dignity.
Probation and Parole Violation
As part of a conviction or plea agreement, you may be put on probation or parole as an alternative to incarceration. As such, violating parole or probation can result in losing your freedoms. If you have been accused of violating the terms of your probation or parole in New Holland, Chieppor & Egner LLC can come to your defense. We can represent you at parole hearings and present all available evidence showing you adhered to the terms of your program.
Underage Drinking
In Pennsylvania, anyone under 21 who knowingly possesses, purchases, or consumes alcohol is guilty of violating underage drinking laws. Underage drinking is a summary offense that can carry up to a $1,000 fine for repeated violations. Even though underage drinking is a low-level offense, it can cause problems with employment and educational opportunities. We can seek alternate resolutions in underage drinking cases and help pursue expungement for underage drinking convictions.
Welfare Fraud
The public assistance system is complex, and it’s easy to make a mistake that can result in accusations of welfare fraud. If you have been accused of defrauding public assistance, such as SNAP, TANF cash assistance, or medical benefits, we can discuss options for defense. Welfare fraud convictions can render you permanently ineligible for public benefits, adding even more to the economic and social stress of a criminal conviction. With our help, you can prove your innocence and maintain eligibility for necessary assistance programs.
Even a minor criminal conviction can carry long-term professional and social consequences. If you are currently facing charges in New Holland, you need an attorney with an established record of trial success. A criminal charge is just a charge, not a conviction, and you have the right to defend yourself. Chieppor & Egner LLC can protect your rights and work to secure a case dismissal or charge reduction.
Our primary focus is the residents of Lancaster County, and we have a deep knowledge of local court procedures and familiarity with officials. This local knowledge lets us pursue cases consistently and effectively. Being charged with a crime is a scary and disorienting experience. We know that, and we provide the emotional and moral support our clients need to persevere. Our founding members are long-time residents of Lancaster County, and we want to give back to the community that has supported us for so long.
Contact our firm online or give us a call today to schedule a free case consultation with a criminal defense attorney serving New Holland, Lancaster County.
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