Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

People in America have certain inalienable rights, and police and other authorities must respect those rights anytime they interact with the public. But if that’s the case, why does it seem like police and federal...

It is the fear of many young people in this digital age: intimate photos shared between partners later form the basis of criminal charges. The sharing of intimate images, or so-called “revenge porn,” is a crime under...

Under the U.S. Constitution, everyone has a right to protest. This includes college students, but students need to be aware of how to lawfully protest to avoid criminal charges. Criminal charges differ from campus disciplinary...

We live in an age when virtually every person over 15 has a handheld camera in their pocket at all times. This fact exposes the risk that people will record events they probably shouldn’t, including their own sexual...

Even though recreational marijuana remains illegal in Pennsylvania, if you have a previous conviction for possession or other marijuana-related crimes, you may still be able to have your conviction expunged. In some cases, your...

It’s a call no parent ever wants to receive: your child has been found with a firearm at school. The shock quickly gives way to fear — not only for your child’s future, but for your own. These cases are becoming more...

Artificial intelligence increasingly impacts how people navigate the world. From research to brainstorming, AI is transforming day-to-day activities at an unmatched pace. Just because you can ask ChatGPT anything doesn’t...

The discussion around sentencing reform has brought new attention to the idea of geriatric parole, a policy designed to recognize when continued incarceration no longer serves justice or public safety. As people grow older behind...

Most of us have been stopped by the police at one time or another while driving. To say that it can be stressful is an understatement. It doesn’t matter whether you think you’ve done anything “wrong” or not –...

If you’re facing assault charges, chances are you’re accused of “simple” or “aggravated” assault. Although these crimes are similar, there are key differences in how each charge is defined–and the...

The government has an understandable interest in protecting minor children from preventable harm. As children have few explicit legal rights, they count on their parents to act in their best interests. When their parents fail to...

It’s a nice summer day, sun is out, it’s not too hot, and you decide to sit in your car in your driveway, listen to some tunes on the premium sound system you paid the dealer extra for, and have a few beers. Maybe you...

It starts as a dare, a laugh, a rush of adrenaline—one teen records, another performs, and a few seconds later the video is online, chasing likes and validation. But what happens when that fleeting moment turns deadly? In...

Following separate incidents across the Susquehanna Valley, two men are facing DUI and child endangerment charges. Nathaniel Keperling, 42, was arrested by Northern Lancaster County Regional Police on August 12th after driving...

Pennsylvanians seeking to expunge a criminal record now have a new tool at their disposal. The state has launched an online application system to simplify the pardon request process and help residents with criminal records get a...

Like many other states, Pennsylvania places restrictions on individuals convicted of child sexual abuse from being around children. This can include registration as a sex offender and a bar on the adoption and fostering of...

A mother and a grandmother were both charged with endangering the welfare of the mother’s five children after authorities learned that the children had been abandoned and left to fend for themselves in a filthy home,...

Every year, Pennsylvania Child Protective Services publishes findings on child abuse, and this year, headlines are stark: more deaths, more near-deaths, more reports overall. These reports highlight some tragedies—but they also...

Custody disputes are already some of the most emotional, high-stakes situations a parent can face. But in Pennsylvania, a disagreement over parenting time can sometimes escalate into something far more serious: a criminal...

Hidden cameras are becoming more common as technology gets cheaper and people want more security. While it might seem harmless to set up a small camera in your home or on your property, Pennsylvania law places strict limits on how...