If you have been charged with a DUI in West Chester, there are many consequences that come in the wake of the conviction, including the penalties related to your car insurance.  There are enough consequences to sort through following a DUI conviction, including jail time, fines, and more. Here is some detailed info on how to better understand the after-effects… READ MORE

There are approximately 1.3 million active-duty military service members today in the United States. That is out of the country’s total population of 258.3 million, ages 18 and older.  Once they return to civilian life at home, these veterans often find it challenging and face battles with addiction, mental illness, homelessness, or other disorders. This is why Pennsylvania provides Veterans… READ MORE

Unfortunately, it is a myth that police officers are not allowed to lie. And, tagged onto that are several other myths surrounding police officer misconduct during interrogations, which is something suspects have had to learn the hard way. This is why it is important, for your protection, to understand the laws in Pennsylvania that apply to what police officers are… READ MORE

Misdemeanor convictions happen across our nation every day. From one corner of the country to another, people find themselves caught in a sticky legal web after misunderstandings and accidents. The Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyers at Ciccarelli Law Offices know this – meaning we want to do everything in our power to protect those in need. Our firm not only provides… READ MORE

Any person who is stopped and arrested for a DUI in West Chester needs to work with a skilled lawyer as soon as possible. A DUI trial can be nerve-wracking, and the penalties for a conviction can have major consequences on a person’s life. Here, we want to describe the DUI trial process so you know what to expect moving… READ MORE

In most places across the country, and here in the Commonwealth, you have the right to defend yourself if someone is trying to cause you harm. However, what does self-defense actually entail? Is the right to self-defense unlimited, or are there stipulations in place that prevent you from taking certain steps?  Here, we want to examine what Pennsylvania law defines… READ MORE

Golf carts are popular, and not just on golf courses. Aside from the links, there are plenty of areas around Pennsylvania where golf carts are used as everyday modes of transportation. However, it is crucial for individuals to understand that they must obey traffic laws on a golf cart, including laws surrounding driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. You… READ MORE

There are various reasons why citizens in Pennsylvania may need access to their criminal records. This could be in preparation for a new job, obtaining certain types of government benefits, attending school, or handling family law matters. In the Commonwealth, criminal records can be obtained through the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository as well as through the district and state… READ MORE

There’s a large amount of confusion when it comes to land ownership and someone’s rights in the eyes of the law. On one hand, the owner in question has purchased the rights to the land. On the other, this land still falls within the jurisdiction of state and federal law enforcement. Here, Pennsylvania DUI defense attorneys at the Ciccarelli Law… READ MORE

The question of shooting someone in self-defense raises a lot of questions. One should remember that everything from the legality of owning the weapon used to shoot the attacker to the use of reasonable force is considered in a case such as this one. On one hand, someone may be acting out of hand by pulling a weapon, while someone… READ MORE