Appearing in court for sentencing in a criminal case can be confusing and a highly stressful experience for most people. Many different factors can effect whether you receive a sentence of probation, house arrest, county jail time, or a state prison sentence. Being unprepared for your sentencing … [Read more...]
How COVID-19 Has Changed Criminal Trials
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption of criminal courts throughout Pennsylvania. Judicial emergency orders resulted in the closing of most Pennsylvania county criminal courts from March 2020 through June 2020. Many neighboring states have yet to reopen their criminal … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions When You Are Charged With Bucks County Retail Theft
Why This Article Can Help You if You Are Charged with Retail Theft Have you been charged with Shoplifting in Bucks County? This article provides information about the legal consequences you will face after the police file shoplifting charges. In it, I explain the court process, the collateral … [Read more...]
Successful Strategies for a Bucks County DUI Preliminary Hearing
Have you been charged with driving under the influence in Bucks County? Are you concerned about what to expect at the preliminary hearing in your case? Read this blog post to become more informed about the preliminary hearing court process and develop a plan to successfully resolve your DUI … [Read more...]
6 Effective Strategies In A PA Simple Assault Case
1. Contact the Police Immediately After the Altercation In the most cases, you should immediately contact the police if you are the victim of a criminal assault. Assault cases typically involve either a domestic argument, bar fight, neighbor dispute or road rage incident. Often, the first party … [Read more...]
7 Things to Know if You Are Charged with Drug Possession in Bucks County
1. A Drug Arrest or Conviction May Come up on a Background Check A study by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that 92 percent of employers conduct some type of background check before extending a job offer to a potential employee. In addition, state and federal laws require … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Considers New Law Targeting Repeat DUI Offenders
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing significant changes to the state's existing driving under the influence (DUI) laws. The proposed law, known as "Deana's Law," is named after a Delaware County, Pennsylvania woman who died in a vehicle crash involving a repeat DUI offender in February 2019. … [Read more...]
