Car accidents range in severity. A minor collision could lead to an amicable agreement to pay for repairs; by contrast, some catastrophic accidents leave victims with life-altering injuries. Crash victims dealing with injuries might find the medical bills overwhelming...
Dauphin County Criminal Defense Law Blog
The truth about how the ARD program works in Pennsylvania
For Pennsylvanians with no prior record who have been charged with certain crimes, there may be an alternative to going through a trial or pleading guilty. The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program is a way for some criminal defendants in Pennsylvania...
How motorcyclists in Pennsylvania can prevent an accident
Motorcycle accidents are like car accidents in the sense that they can happen to anyone at any given time. You can cruise around safely, then suddenly a careless driver runs a stop light or doesn’t look before changing lanes and collides with you. However, because of...
Pennsylvania and self defense: when you can protect yourself
The police say you assaulted somebody. What actually happened was, the other person lunged at you, and you were just protecting yourself from harm. What do you do now? Like every other state, Pennsylvania allows you to use force against someone you reasonably believe...
DUI penalties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania takes driving under the influence seriously. The penalties for even a first-time offense can be severe. It’s important to know the potential consequences of a DUI conviction and what you can do to help prepare for your defense. Three tiers of DUI charges...
Know Your Options for Expungement of Your Criminal Record
Recently, our call volume has seen a spike in people looking to gain a greater understanding of how they can go about clearing their criminal record. The options are complex, but sometimes directing people to the right information can allow them to do some research on...