Category: Criminal Defense

A criminal record can affect your future long after you complete your sentence. Employers may conduct background checks and consider certain convictions when making...

The penalties you may be facing for your alleged offense depend in part on how it was classified. Our criminal defense attorneys in Lancaster...

A DUI charge can continue to feel like a burden long after your case has ended. Past charges can continue to affect your employment...

Prescription and over-the-counter medications can help people manage a variety of physical and mental health conditions. However, if police believe your medication impaired your...

A prior DUI conviction can significantly affect the penalties you face after a new DUI charge in Pennsylvania. Under state law, prior offenses can...

A felony conviction in Pennsylvania may affect your freedom, finances, employment opportunities, professional licenses, personal reputation, and mental well-being. Understanding the potential consequences early...

College students can face serious legal consequences after being accused of a crime, including impacts on their education, employment opportunities, and personal reputation. Our...

Being arrested for a crime can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you are unsure about what happens next or how your actions may...

College students often face new responsibilities and situations that can lead to unexpected legal trouble. When the allegation involves underage drinking, drug possession, theft,...

A criminal record can continue to affect your employment opportunities, housing applications, professional licensing, and other important aspects of life long after a case...

Being involved in a DUI accident that results in injuries can have serious legal consequences under Pennsylvania law. The decisions you make after an...

Parents are often caught off guard when they learn their child has been accused of a crime. Even offenses that seem minor can have...

Being stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence can be a stressful experience. In some situations, drivers may consider refusing a breath test...

Receiving a traffic citation can be frustrating and stressful, especially if you are unsure about the potential consequences. While many drivers view traffic tickets...

Being charged with driving under the influence can be overwhelming, especially when Breathalyzer results are being used as evidence against you. Many drivers assume...

Receiving a speeding ticket in Pennsylvania can have consequences beyond simply paying a fine. Depending on how fast you were driving over the posted...

Too many people hear the word misdemeanor and think the charge is nothing to worry about. Yes, a misdemeanor is a less severe charge...

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Lancaster, PA, your preliminary hearing will set the stage for what’s to come. This is the...

Your preliminary hearing is a key first step in the criminal case against you. It is here that the district judge will consider the...

Getting pulled over on Route 30 near Lancaster with an unlicensed firearm in your vehicle can turn an ordinary traffic stop into a serious...

Underage drinking is a common charge for young people in Pennsylvania. From football games to college parties, it happens often. Whatever the situation, if...

A person may face prosecution for various offenses when they commit crimes involving property. Some of the most commonly charged property crimes in Pennsylvania...

Pennsylvania law recognizes that you have the right to protect yourself, others, and sometimes your property from harm. However, courts don’t take you at...

ARD stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. This program gives people charged with certain first-time, non-violent crimes, such as DUI, a chance to avoid a...

Facing criminal charges or even the possibility of charges can feel overwhelming and frightening. One of the most critical decisions you’ll make during this...

Violating a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in place against you can trigger serious consequences. In Pennsylvania, breaking any terms of a PFA can...

In short, drug possession charges can be dropped in Pennsylvania under certain circumstances, but here’s what you need to know. Under Pennsylvania law, a...

If Pennsylvania prosecutors charge you with possession with intent to deliver (PWID), your potential minimum sentence depends on the drug in question, the amount...

Attorney Alexander Egner recently secured a not guilty verdict at the Lancaster County Courthouse, where his client was acquitted of charges related to terroristic...

When you encounter financial hardship, Pennsylvania’s public assistance programs provide essential support. However, those who misuse these systems are subject to serious consequences that...

Evidence is used to establish facts in a criminal case. Prosecutors use evidence to prove the defendant committed the crime, while the defense uses...

A protection from abuse (PFA) order is a civil order that protects someone from alleged domestic violence. The petitioner must prove that the defendant...

Pennsylvania’s Act 44, which went into effect in mid-2024, implemented significant changes in the state’s probation system. These changes seek to reduce intensive supervision...

Stories hold significant influence in the courtroom. Jurors often connect with stories because they bring events to life and make abstract legal issues easier...

Lancaster County’s court system will begin a new pilot program in January 2025, known as the Rapid Resolution Court (RRC), to resolve lower-level cases more...

There are many reasons why the Pennsylvania government might suspend your driver’s license, from minor violations like speeding or running a stop light to...

The penalties for theft in Pennsylvania vary based on the grading and severity of the crime. More severe theft charges are felonies and can...

If prosecutors suspect you of applying for or receiving welfare benefits for which you do not qualify, they may charge you with welfare fraud....

In Pennsylvania, a person commits a crime when they seek to hire a prostitute or another person to engage in sexual activity for compensation....

In Pennsylvania, when a person dies from consuming illegal drugs or controlled substances, the law can hold the person responsible for distributing and selling...

When facing the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed by the legal process. After an arrest, working...

Although the Second Amendment guarantees citizens’ rights to bear arms for personal defense, Second Amendment jurisprudence also recognizes that individuals can forfeit their right...

Having a criminal record in Pennsylvania can hold you back from job opportunities, housing, and other important aspects of life. This can be true...

When seeking an expungement to clear a criminal record, one factor that many people are anxious about is the cost. With so many expenses...

It’s possible that a person convicted of a criminal offense faces a penalty of time in jail. This is especially true for repeat offenders...