Posts in category Criminal Law

As the holidays approach, it’s important to keep relevant Pennsylvania laws in mind during these festive times. You may think giving a minor a glass …

Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence, is defined by the United Nations as a pattern of behavior that is used to gain control or …

Washington theft laws encompass a wide variety of crimes including shoplifting, armed robbery, armed robbery, fraud, embezzlement, and unlawful possession of property. It’s important to …

Driving under the influence continues to be a prevalent issue in the state of Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation reported over 4,500 car crashes …

After being charged with a crime, a person must come up with a legal defense if they plan to fight the charges. Whether the convicted …

If you are facing a criminal charge, then you know just how serious the consequences can be if you hire the wrong criminal defense lawyer. …

In the United States, the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms. However, this constitutional right is not …

On May 12, 2011, 55-year-old Johnny Pinchback won his fight for freedom after DNA evidence exonerated him. He spent 27 years, almost half his life, …

According to the National Registry of Exonerations, there have been 2,883 known exonerations in the United States since 1989. An exoneration occurs when a person …

A Deferred Disposition is an option provided by courts in Pennsylvania that allows a violator to “defer” or postpone the disposition of their case, usually …