In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, assault and battery laws can be complex, leading to several misconceptions. Understanding these laws is essential for everyone to avoid legal issues. This blog will clarify some common misconceptions and provide accurate information about...
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Criminal Law
The legal consequences of marijuana possession
If police officers arrest you for marijuana possession, you might be worried about what lies ahead and how these charges could impact your life. Understanding the consequences and knowing your options is crucial in this challenging time. Let’s break down what you...
Do juvenile records go away automatically after turning 18?
The moment your teenager gets in trouble with the law can feel devastating. It's natural for parents to worry about their child's youthful mistakes following them into adulthood. The good news? Pennsylvania offers ways to protect your child's future through its...
Which traffic violations have the highest arrest rates?
Traffic violations are some of the only crimes that people readily admit to committing. Even otherwise diligent and responsible adults acknowledge that they speed or otherwise break traffic statutes regularly. Some of those drivers manage to avoid detection, but...
Understanding the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program is a unique pre-trial intervention program in Pennsylvania. It aims to give first-time, nonviolent offenders a second chance by allowing them to avoid a criminal record. By participating in the ARD program,...
3 ways people unintentionally break the law with prescriptions
Prescription medications can help treat illnesses or control symptoms. Many medications are effective for specific maladies but pose a degree of risk to the public. Some medications are habit-forming or addictive. Other times, they may interact with other medications....
Can I face an assault charge for getting into a bar fight?
Too many drinks on a night out can affect someone’s behavior and reactions, leading many people to exhibit violent tendencies they normally would not. If two drunk individuals bump into one another or just rub each other the wrong way, they may agree to settle things...
Second chances or scarred futures for underage crimes?
The teenage years can be a rollercoaster for parents, especially when a child exhibits rebellious behavior. It’s quite easy for a developing teenager to make poor decisions in their rebellion. Unfortunately, youthful missteps can have long-lasting repercussions,...
My child was charged with drug use. What happens now?
When faced with academic difficulties, mental health issues, and peer pressure, the youth sometimes turn to illegal substances for relief. In Pennsylvania, it is a troubling reality that children as young as 12 are using drugs, with marijuana as the common culprit....
Underage alcohol-related offenses and their consequences
More and more young adults are drinking alcohol before turning 21. Many of them drink under this age limit due to curiosity, bad influences or peer pressure. In Pennsylvania, the law is clear: underage drinking is illegal. But drinking isn’t the only thing that can...


