A criminal record can significantly impact your life. After completing your sentence, it might be hard to find a job, manage finances, and otherwise resume your life. When people lose custody of their children due to criminal activities, fighting for child custody can be incredibly difficult. It takes stellar legal counsel, compelling evidence, and a strong record to indicate your… READ MORE
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If you have committed criminal offenses in the past, the consequences can continue in various ways even after completing your sentence. A criminal record can disqualify you from certain types of employment and may even restrict your options for housing. You could lose custody of your children, lose your right to own firearms, face a permanent driver’s license revocation, and… READ MORE
Two types of records are open to the public: (1) records of businesses and government agencies, and (2) records for individuals. The government acknowledges that citizens have a right to know how state agencies conduct business, and it acknowledges that past individual activity and protective information may be of public interest. Ciccarelli Law Offices offers free consultations if you believe… READ MORE
Am I facing serious jail time for drug crimes? Are you facing serious jail time for drug offenses? You could be, it depends on many things. The type of drug, the weight, the amount, the packaging, whether you were seen by police officers or someone else delivering the drugs to someone else. Here in Pennsylvania, the legislature is trying to… READ MORE
A mistrial is a trial left incomplete in the eyes of the law. Several things may cause a trial to end before a jury reaches a verdict or a judge renders a decision. When this occurs, the court declares the trial null and void. Different elements of the case, as well as the jury selection process and juror conduct, can… READ MORE
Is possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia a crime in Pennsylvania? With the recent political climate, it can sometimes be difficult to know what has been legalized and what is still illegal in the United States. But you have to consider the laws state by state. Is marijuana illegal in Pennsylvania? Unfortunately, yes. Depending on which county you are in,… READ MORE
Is underage drinking a misdemeanor? Is underage drinking a misdemeanor? Underage drinking in Pennsylvania is a summary level offense. It’s not a misdemeanor, but it’s a summary level offense with teeth to it. In Pennsylvania, a first offense of underage drinking, in addition to being a fine, carries with it a significant 90-day loss of license. A second offense carries… READ MORE
Medical marijuana is slowly becoming legalized in various states, including Pennsylvania. This is a controversial move. One of the concerns that people against this change have voiced involves people driving under the influence of marijuana. Even though medical marijuana has been legalized, it is still illegal to drive after or while smoking marijuana. If you have received a DUI due… READ MORE
Divorce cases are difficult proceedings. Almost any factor can affect the court’s decisions, especially about child custody. A DUI is almost certain to be brought into such a case. The attorneys at Ciccarelli can help navigate the impact of some difficult things in your past during a divorce case, including a DUI history. How Can a DUI Impact My Child… READ MORE
How do I get a drinking ticket dropped? How do I get a drinking ticket dropped? Well, a lot of times people ask us about public drunkenness and similar infractions. Sometimes you can get what’s known as a disorderly conduct as well. Unfortunately, some of us tend to have too good of a time. What can happen is you end… READ MORE