Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

If you have a criminal record, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to leave that part of your past behind. At the same time, you might have heard about getting your record “expunged” or “sealed” and are...

Every parent knows that kids make mistakes and sometimes get into trouble. But no parent is prepared for the day their child gets in trouble with the law – especially for crimes involving drugs. Parents might not know what to do...

What Is a PFA Order in Pennsylvania? Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders are restraining orders designed to protect victims of domestic abuse. A plaintiff seeking a PFA can file a written petition with the court, in which case the...

Identity theft is a serious crime that is on the rise in Pennsylvania. When someone steals your identity, there’s a cascade of problems and inconveniences you have to deal with. You may have to cancel your credit cards,...

When a person learns that they have been named in a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order in the state of Pennsylvania, they are faced with a potentially difficult decision. Should they fight the order in an attempt to avoid its...

The PA Supreme Court decided Pennsylvania v. Rosario in June of 2023, holding that anticipatory revocation of probation is illegal in Pennsylvania. This decision was based on an earlier Pa. Superior Court ruling in Commonwealth v....

Being served with a protection from abuse order can be an overwhelming and emotionally challenging experience. Regardless of whether you respond with anger, disbelief, or sadness, your emotions are valid, and you do not need to...

Laws that are intended to protect children are notoriously tough. And that’s understandable. Minors are a vulnerable population; they don’t have a lot of say in what or who surrounds them. The courts take on that...

For many of us, a significant amount of our communications and interactions with others occur online. Sometimes, on social media and other online platforms, we feel like we can say anything, even things we wouldn’t have the...

One Pennsylvania man apparently planned to go for a dip at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, when things simply got out of hand. Or, if you’ll excuse the pun, into hand. When a hotel employee entered...

False imprisonment accusations are very serious and can lead to severe punishment, such as jail time and hefty fines. But anyone accused of false imprisonment in Pennsylvania needs to know that, in some cases, false imprisonment...

Counterfeiting is a serious crime that comes in many forms. Handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, and art are popular fodder for counterfeiters. Creating or using counterfeit money is another common form of this crime. While some...

As a parent, you always put the well-being of your child first. It is your job to determine what is best for your child’s health and welfare. Even though it is your responsibility alone to make decisions for your child,...

Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to expand Protection From Abuse Orders (PFAs) to apply to animals and house pets. Specifically, if enacted, the law will give Pennsylvania judges the authority to order a PFA defendant to refrain from...

Prostitution has been a part of human society from its very start—some even refer to it as “the world’s oldest profession.” In the modern world, many people believe that all humans should be able to do whatever they...

The viral story of Carlee Russell, an Alabama woman who admitted to making up a story about being kidnapped on the roadside of an Alabama interstate, is an example of how making false statements to police can turn into a federal...

Regulators in Pennsylvania recently banned seven adults from the state’s casinos as cases of child neglect and parental negligence grab headlines across the state. These most recent careless parents left their children...

The Pennsylvania State Police arrested Cullen Gilligan, a 29-year-old man from Beaver Falls after he allegedly discharged a firearm close to a campsite occupied by ten people. The police confiscated Gilligan’s rifle, and he...

Hearsay is a fun word we’ve all heard in courtroom dramas. Suddenly, an attorney jumps from their seat, yells “hearsay,” and intently stares at the judge while the judge considers whether he’ll let the witness...

Child custody battles can be emotionally damaging for all parties involved, but a couple’s children typically bear the heaviest burden of feeling like they must “choose sides.” Although parents may feel it is appropriate...