Sentencing hearings are often the “lesser-known” portions of a criminal trial. However, a sentencing hearing carries significant weight for any party directly involved in a case. In general, most people are aware of the criminal trial process where a jury hears a case, disappears to make their decision, and comes back to the courtroom to let their decision be known.… READ MORE
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Being arrested and charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. An arrest and potential charges can provoke anxiety for an individual as well as their family members as they seek to determine the best of steps moving forward. Here, we want to discuss what your rights are following an arrest for any crime, whether a misdemeanor or a… READ MORE
The prospect of becoming a convicted felon can be scary for those facing charges as well as their family members. There are various types of felony offenses in Pennsylvania, including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, rape, kidnapping, or some, certain types of property theft, and more. Felony charges arise anytime a person has allegedly committed a serious offense. Prosecutors… READ MORE
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been plenty of debates about how employers should approach the safety of their workers. Many people may not realize that one of the biggest debates in Congress has been about whether or not employers should be granted liability from employee-generated COVID-19 lawsuits. Ultimately, Congress has not passed a liability shield of this sort. This… READ MORE
2020 has been an incredibly stressful year for just about everybody. Two of the biggest issues that have arisen this year have also led to various questions that we had not really thought about previously – the COVID-19 pandemic and incidents of police misconduct. In particular, many people are wondering whether a police officer can make a person roll their… READ MORE
Protests have raged across the country over the last few months, driven in part by the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. These cases, along with many others this year and over the last decade, have raised serious questions about how widespread police misconduct is in agencies throughout the country. Pennsylvania is no exception. Here,… READ MORE
The word “trial” will conjure up many images for people, particularly those who are facing criminal charges. However, not all trials are alike. Most people have heard of a trial by jury, but in most situations, a criminal defendant is allowed to choose to have a trial heard by a judge in lieu of a trial by jury. This is… READ MORE
Charges of driving under the influence are taken very seriously in Pennsylvania. While most people think of alcohol impairment when they hear about DUIs, the fact remains that a person can be charged with and convicted of DUI for being under the influence of other substances, including marijuana. As states across the country, including Pennsylvania, have recognized the benefits of… READ MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the United States for more than six months now. While most people would never have predicted early in 2020 that the entire school system would be upended due to the virus, the reality is that we are dealing with significant changes in the education processes throughout the US. There has been significant debate about whether… READ MORE
Criminal charges must be taken seriously. As soon as you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense, your first phone call should be to a skilled criminal defense attorney. However, there are often times when a person has reason to believe that they will be charged with a crime in the near future. While it can… READ MORE