Criminal Law

When children become teenagers and young adults, making mistakes and rebellion become major concerns. Even children who are usually responsible and respectful can go through phases where they let the worst elements at school influence their behavior or push back...

The results of a Breathalyzer or chemical breath test performed during a traffic stop could have massive implications. If the results show that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit of 0.08%, you will - at minimum - most likely be arrested,...

Assault is one of the most common violent criminal charges that people face in Pennsylvania. Charges range from simple assault to aggravated assault, with many factors increasing the severity of the charges and penalties. Simple assault is often a second-degree...

Whether you’re under investigation, facing charges or have just been arrested, you need to make sure that you do not say or do anything that could hurt your case. You’re in a precarious position, and it’s important that you don’t end up getting into deeper trouble...

Prescription drugs are legal to use and possess when under the care of a physician. If a medical doctor recommends a certain line of treatment, you then have the right to use those specific controlled substances in accordance with your doctor's recommendations.   The...

Your Miranda Rights are a fundamental part of any arrest and can have a drastic impact on the legal proceedings that stem from that arrest. These rights apply to everyone arrested by the police, and the police generally need to inform you of them at that time. If they...

The laws on cocaine across the country differ significantly. While the possession and sale of cocaine is illegal in every state, state laws govern the severity of the penalties that offenders face, so it can be quite confusing to understand how the law applies to each...

In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for a person to possess certain drugs. That person is likely to be arrested, charged and sentenced if the prosecutor can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they knew they were in possession of illegal drugs. However, there are defenses...

Often, there is more than one story when someone in Lancaster has been arrested for assault. It's not always clear who started the fight. The person the police arrested may actually have been the victim, not the aggressor. If you are the one charged with assault, the...

As a Pennsylvania parent, do you ever worry about your kids? The answer to that is obvious, isn’t it? The unconditional love that moms and dads have for their children automatically features due concern for their well-being as they negotiate the path toward adulthood....