Legal Blog

The purpose of the Pennsylvania criminal justice system is not merely to punish offenders, but to also set them on a path towards rehabilitation. This is especially true when it comes to drug crimes and DUI offenders with substance abuse…

It’s business as usual and you’re serving your customers. One day, a charge letter arrives, and the USDA accuses you of “trafficking.” This is what the USDA calls the buying or selling unauthorized food items or trading SNAP benefits for…

There are few circumstances as heart-wrenching and emotionally draining as seeing your child — no matter their age — dealing with legal trouble. The phone call with the news that your child has been arrested will scare you, cause you…

During a criminal case, you have the right to information that might help your defense. Figuring out whether an officer behaved unprofessionally in the past might help you prove you were racially profiled, discriminated against, or in some other way…

You’ve worked hard to build your business. By accepting SNAP benefits, you’ve agreed to step up and help those in your community who rely on these government benefits. When the USDA asked you to follow the rules when accepting the…

American citizens are afforded the right to bear arms, but there are several restrictions to regulate legally purchasing a firearm. In Pennsylvania, buying a gun often begins with a Federal Firearms Transaction Record Form (4473 form) and a Pennsylvania State…

When you face criminal charges, there is usually the possibility of having the charges dropped or winning an acquittal at trial. An experienced criminal defense lawyer should always have that goal in mind, but they should also be honest and…

In a criminal case, a lot happens before the trial even begins. The longest phase is typically discovery, where your defense attorney investigates the allegations and gathers evidence. Following that is the pretrial motions phase where your lawyer uses the…

When most people hear the term “DUI,” they immediately think of drunk driving. However, under Pennsylvania law, driving under the influence can involve much more than alcohol. In fact, you can be charged with a DUI if you are found…