For non-citizens in Pennsylvania, a criminal charge can have significant consequences, even if it’s a relatively minor infraction. When criminal law and immigration law intersect, it leads to complex legal issues, and punishments that are…
There is a very big difference between a drug user and a drug dealer, and a very big difference between a person being arrested for possession of a drug and being arrested on a drug…
Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime of any kind, so learning the distinctions between burglary and robbery may never have been at the top of your to-do list. But if you’ve just…
You know the old saying … “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The truth is that there’s another thing that’s close to certain, and that’s that people…
Underage drinking is a fact of life. If you’re underaged yourself, you know this to be true, and if you’re a parent of somebody under the age of 21 and you think they aren’t drinking…
iPhones and smartphones are everywhere, and it is rare to find a teen who doesn’t own one. Though cell phones were originally created to provide the convenience of portability and accessibility, their use has evolved…
Assault is a common charge in the state of Pennsylvania, and there are enormous variations in the severity of the crime that it can refer to. At its most basic level, assault can be classified…
When you’ve been arrested and put in jail, one of the first steps in the criminal law process is the determination of whether you will be given a “no bond.” Though people unfamiliar with the…
Many people say that summer is their favorite time of year, and there are good reasons for that. Even if you work year-round, summer evokes fond memories of breaks from school and lazy days spent…
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, simple assault is a crime against a person involving knowingly, intentionally and recklessly causing somebody bodily harm. You can also be charged with assault if you try to harm another…
Do you have a Facebook account? How about Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat? Whether you’re addicted to social media and share every significant and insignificant detail of your life, or just log on occasionally, if you’re…
The city of Philadelphia made efforts to lessen the impact of marijuana possession charges, particularly when people are found with small amounts of the drug. However, there are still potential consequences for possession of marijuana…
DNA evidence has become a staple in legal defense in sexual assault or other sexual violence cases. Often, it is one of the most important tools when seeking justice for survivors of assault. But…
New Jersey has passed a new law that makes it easier for some people that have criminal records expunge their history. An expungement serves to wipe an arrest, conviction, or any other related proceedings from…
Anybody who has been paying attention to American politics is aware that President Trump is constantly being criticized about his failure to make his tax returns public – and that both before the election and…