Category: Criminal

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

The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized a new rule establishing a process for certain individuals to seek restoration of their federal firearm rights...

Prostitution solicitation stings are a common type of law enforcement operation. When an undercover officer arrests and charges someone during one of these operations,...

Grand theft auto, also known as vehicle theft, is a felony in Pennsylvania. The consequences of stealing a car or other motor vehicle can...

Facing a charge of soliciting or patronizing a prostitute is a serious matter, as a conviction can result in life-changing consequences. Your job, your...

Summary offenses are the lowest classification of criminal offenses in Pennsylvania. The penalties for summary offenses are less severe than those for felonies and...

If you’re facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who can prepare a strong defense and pursue the best...

If you’re one of nearly 80 million Americans with a criminal record, you might be understandably concerned about how your record could affect your...

Assault is a serious crime in Pennsylvania, and even relatively minor assault charges can result in jail time. It’s important first to understand Pennsylvania’s...

In Pennsylvania law, there is no distinction between theft and stealing. Both refer to the act of unlawfully taking someone else’s property without their...

31 states have decriminalized possession of marijuana in the United States and 18 have legalized recreational use, but Pennsylvania is not one of them....

There are multiple types of property crimes in Pennsylvania that the state will prosecute as theft offenses. Retail theft (also known as shoplifting) is...

People who depend on being able to drive commercial vehicles understand the importance of keeping that driver’s license valid. What they might not think...

Parole is the conditional release of a prisoner before the expiry of their sentence and after serving the minimum sentence. If you are released...

Many people may have heard the term parole officer without delving into more detail about what this role involves. If a person has been...

Accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses lead to serious consequences for all sorts of drivers in Pennsylvania. Those with commercial driver’s licenses...

In some situations, sentenced individuals can receive the privilege of serving their sentence outside prison, called parole. It is an arrangement that allows inmates...

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Pennsylvania, so it is important that you understand what possible penalties you could face if...

Pennsylvania, like the rest of the country, has seen drug overdoses reach epidemic levels. That’s why our state, like most others, has enacted a...

Several states across the country have decriminalized the possession of marijuana, with others legalizing it for recreational use. However, Pennsylvania is not one of...

If you have been accused of a traffic violation, you may be tempted to not take it seriously. That can be a mistake. Traffic violations...

People who are facing criminal charges will often wonder what type of sentence they’ll have to deal with if they’re convicted. Many different sentences...

Being charged with a marijuana crime in Pennsylvania can be confusing. This is because, although the state signed the medical use of marijuana into...

Joyriding or driving a stolen car at fast speeds can feel risky yet exciting. Unfortunately, many of those who joyride do not fully understand...

If you’ve received a ticket for a traffic violation, you may be hesitant to contest the ticket. On the one hand, contesting a ticket...

Proving reasonable doubt in Pennsylvania is critical to the criminal justice system. Reasonable doubt is a legal term describing the level of certainty the...

Most forms of interpersonal violence are against the law in Pennsylvania, but some of them may result in more significant consequences for an alleged...

Could an ordinary traffic stop lead to auto theft charges? It could, especially if you’re in a borrowed car. Maybe you’ve borrowed your brother’s...

To get a prescription medication, you first have to go to the doctor. They will make a diagnosis and provide you with a prescription,...

The prosecution may have compelling evidence against you, and you may think all is lost, even before your trial begins. However, you should not...

A doctor’s recommendation makes it legal for someone to acquire and use medication that would otherwise be illegal for someone to possess. A variety...

Being put on parole in the middle of a sentence can be a relief. However, you should observe set conditions. Violating parole conditions can...

A bench warrant is a legal order issued by a judge or court. Its purpose is to tell law enforcement to arrest an individual....