On August 10, 2017, the preliminary hearing for several former Penn State fraternity members charged in the tragic death of pledge Timothy Piazza is set to resume. The case centers on allegations of how underage drinking, hazing, and the sophomoric choices of 18 members of…
In Pennsylvania, like most of the country, people with records clear of criminal convictions who are 21 years or older can apply for a License to Carry a Firearm (“LTCF”), which permits carrying a concealed weapon on his or her person or in a vehicle….
While everyone makes youthful mistakes, it is important to remember that all actions have consequences, occasionally rising to the level of criminal charges. In a recent case involving illegal street racing handled by Fienman Defense, it became clear that fast cars, reckless bravado, and youth…
Date rape is a growing problem across college campuses with women, men, and members of the LGBTQ community at particular risk for being sexually assaulted by classmates and visitors. The results of a sexual assault are physical, psychological, and financial. Victims of rape may become…
When you are accused of committing a crime, you might assume you will be charged with breaking a state law. You will then face a state prosecutor in state court. This assumption might be right, since some crimes are purely state matters. However, federal courts…
