Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Protection from Abuse Orders (PFAs) impact a person in more ways than one. PFA orders operate as a restraining order in cases of domestic violence in Pennsylvania and, when implemented, prevent an abuser from contacting or being...

The consequences of a mental illness can be far-reaching, including serious criminal charges like domestic violence. Roughly 50 million Americans (about 20% of adults) live with a mental illness, including personality disorders....

It’s no secret that Title IX investigations overwhelmingly tend to favor the accusers. While nobody is arguing that colleges should take sexual assault allegations lightly, there has long been an unjust presumption of guilt...

If you live on this planet, you have most likely heard about the defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Amber Heard publicly accused Johnny Depp of domestic violence, resulting in his removal from the Pirates of...

We all know the stereotype from movies and the media; a large man beats up his much smaller girlfriend, partner, or wife. But domestic violence is not a crime perpetrated solely by men, as a recent case from Mechanicsburg,...

Charges of criminal mischief—commonly known as vandalism—and criminal conspiracy were brought against three juveniles in June, and two of the thirteen-year-olds also face charges for vehicular offenses. The criminal mischief...

When juvenile criminal records are made public, children convicted of crimes can be haunted by their mistakes well into adulthood. The confidentiality of juvenile criminal records helps young people move on with their lives after...

Being charged with domestic violence can impact every area of a person’s life – their job, their relationship with their family, and even the time they get to spend with their children. For many families, domestic violence...

In May, a man from Dubois, Pennsylvania, faced stalking, disorderly conduct, and harassment charges after allegedly threatening to kill his spouse the day after an emergency PFA expired. Kevin Kear reportedly pulled into a gym...

We’ve all heard about protective orders and how they can safeguard victims of domestic violence. But what happens when the alleged victim can’t seek an order for themselves? What if the accusations of domestic violence...

In June, 2022, a man who had an existing Protection from Abuse (PFA) order against him was charged in Milton, PA, with planting a GPS tracker in his domestic partner’s vehicle. State police allege that sometime in May, Corey...

With the ubiquity of cell phones and their cameras, attorneys often face questions about the admissibility of various types of cell phone evidence. Video recordings may be especially pertinent for domestic violence cases as this...

What is a Protection from Abuse Order? A Protection from Abuse (PFA) order is a court order that protects an individual who does not feel safe due to alleged physical abuse or sexual violence. This order can prohibit contact...

The Dangers of Social Media Parents must be mindful of their children’s conduct on social media, as misconduct online can result in several consequences. School-related violence continues to be a daily threat across the...

What is a Protection from Abuse Order? If someone feels unsafe because of physical abuse or sexual violence, then they can go to court and ask for a protection from abuse (PFA) order. This order will stop the person who made them...

The news of gun violence is never easy to hear, and an incident involving family members is always tragic, no matter the circumstances. In the Commonwealth, this past April, a couple in their 50s and their 12-year-old daughter...

No one can quite get under your skin or push your buttons like a family member can. Whether you are an only child or one of many siblings and cousins running around at the annual family reunion, there’s no denying that our...

The New York Post recently reported on a Pennsylvania man, whose act of domestic violence resulted in the death of an unborn child. Although his violence was more acutely directed toward his ex-girlfriend, a pregnant woman was...

Have you just been served with a protection from abuse (PFA) order? You’re probably feeling stressed and anxious about what the order means and how to comply – especially if you live with the accuser. Our Criminal Law Team...

If there’s a protection from abuse (PFA) order issued against you, chances are you’re worried about what happens next – especially if you and the plaintiff have any pets in common. Can you still see your pets while a...