A charge of criminal mischief can encompass a wide range of activities and offenses against a property. Though it does not involve theft, it does involve damage or destruction. Common examples of criminal mischief are…
Though there are some differences between the definition of assault and battery under most state’s law, the two terms are frequently used interchangeably. The main difference is found in charges that are classified as “simple”:…
You may have heard that this past April, Pennsylvania became the 24th state in the United States to pass a law legalizing the use of Medical Marijuana. The program will be administered by the state’s…
If you’ve been charged with a crime, all you want is for the whole thing to go away, and the truth is that there’s a real possibility that can happen. Not only is there a…
If you have been convicted of a crime and apply for a job, then there is a good chance that your potential employer may choose not to hire you because of your criminal record. This…
The term “legal age of consent” is usually used when there has been a question of whether sexual conduct between two people is legal or not – and that question is of specific interest when…
When you have been charged and convicted of a crime, you will receive a sentence that is meant to be viewed as punishment. Sentences can include fines and time in jail, but it can also…