Pennsylvania courts have broad discretion in making custody determinations based on what it believes is in the best interests of the child. The court makes such a determination based on a host of factors that has a legitimate effect on a child’s physical, moral,...
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created a pre-trial alternative to traditional prosecution called Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or ARD. The Pennsylvania legislature established the ARD program by enacting 234 Pa. Code Rule Chapter 3, and its primary...
Statutory mandatory minimum sentencing provisions are controversial nationwide. These laws take away discretion from judges in sentencing and prevent defendants from arguing for factors that serve to mitigate a person’s sentence. In Pennsylvania, the criminal code...
The District Attorney for Lancaster County is arguing that persons convicted of burglary should receive longer sentences. According to a news report, Craig Stedman, the Lancaster District Attorney, bemoans the fact that convicted burglars may be incarcerated for only...
While it is difficult to quantify the exact number of people arrested for criminal offenses that make the case for the prosecutor or provide critical evidence, there is no denying this is a common mistake. Many people who are arrested provide incriminating statements...
When you have been drinking, flashing red lights in the rear-view mirror can induce panic. Many people presume they will be arrested and convicted of DUI because they lack experience dealing with the criminal court system. This inexperience promotes the belief that...
If you have been arrested for DUI in York, you can face serious penalties under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which can result in the loss of your driving privileges, incarceration, substantial fines, and other adverse consequences. The “Accelerated...
Our Pennsylvania child custody attorneys frequently receive inquiries from grandparents about their right to pursue access to their grandchildren in the form of custody or visitation. This issue tends to arise in situations where the paternal or maternal grandparents...
If you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the consequences can impact your career, reputation, financial security, driving privileges, and liberty. While a DUI arrest must be taken seriously under any...
Drivers who are stopped under the suspicion of a DUI may not realize that they have a choice about whether or not to participate in a field sobriety test. With this in mind, it is critical to learn more about what you can do to protect your individual rights and...
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