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
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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
What is juvenile delinquency? What is juvenile delinquency? Juvenile delinquency in Pennsylvania is akin to being found guilty in the adult system. The juvenile system is set up in Pennsylvania to treat juvenile offenders differently than they would adult offenders under the criminal justice system. Ultimately, if a child is deemed delinquent in the juvenile system, they are found guilty… READ MORE
What does indecent assault mean? What does indecent assault mean? Indecent assault, to strip it down to its bare bones, or the easiest way to think about it is that it is the improper touching of the privates of another person. In addition, there can be involuntary deviant sexual intercourse, which is when you have sexual intercourse through compulsion or… READ MORE
What counts as sexual assault? What counts as sexual assault? Sexual assault is any type of physical action against another that is either unwanted or is against somebody who does not have the mental capacity to consent. Sexual assault charges are horrible, but because allegations of sexual assault are so horrendous, human nature comes into play. It’s very common for… READ MORE
Is stalking a crime? Is stalking a crime? The most common scenario where we think of how harassment and stalking, is a situation where someone is in a relationship and somebody is contacting them by messages, by text, by Skype, by some other form of communication and the other person tells them to stop and they continue to do it.… READ MORE