Violent Crimes

It’s late at night in Northeast Philly. You’re walking to your car when someone confronts you aggressively. Fearing for your safety, you act to defend yourself, only to find out days later that you’re the one being charged with a…

Vehicular manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or homicide by a vehicle – as it’s known in Pennsylvania – is a serious felony with dire consequences. These tragic events happen more often than you think, and if you’re facing charges, it’s essential to…

Not all car accidents are created equal. Sometimes, they result in tragic deaths and possible lawsuits. And to make matters worse, criminal charges may follow. It’s important to know the basic information about criminal charges that may come after a…

Domestic violence charges are serious. One accusation against you, and suddenly your life is a mess. Your entire future is on the line. In Delaware County, you might find yourself dealing with harsh Pennsylvania laws and the local jail. And…

Most people have heard about “stand your ground laws” in the past few years. This is mostly due to the controversial February 2012 Trayvon Martin case, among other recent incidents. Unfortunately, few people understand what ‘stand your ground’ means. If…

Earlier this year, Pennsylvania joined a growing list of states that have made strangulation (or non-fatal choking) a felony offense with stiff penalties. The effort to define this brutal act as a felony was led by several anti-domestic violence groups…

Despite rising awareness of some of the clearly traumatic and dangerous results of rough hazing, hazing incidents remain common in Pennsylvania. Many students are unaware of the wide range of behaviors that can be considered hazing, or simply let a…