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Are You Traveling this Summer? What makes an airport security search constitutional?

Summer 2024 unofficially started this weekend with the Memorial Day Holiday! Summer is also a time when many get on a plane to various destinations! All these travelers will go through airport security and there is a strong likelihood that security will find some type of contraband in a few of these travelers. You will almost hear about a person arrested at a local airport for attempting to bring handguns, drugs or some other contraband on to an airplane in their carry-on bags!

Injuries, Intent and Class – Pro Golfer Scottie Scheffler – Are injuries the only factor which determines felony (aggravated) assault?

Criminal Defense

This is the case of Scottie Scheffler in Louisville, Kentucky where the current top ranked golfer in world remains charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. The assault charge is a felony; the others are misdemeanors.

What you need to know about self defense if you’re charged with a violent felony or misdemeanor crime

Criminal Defense

The critical issue in many of these cases is often self-defense. Self-defense, however, must be brought into trial

May 2024 Newsletter

General

Our law firm strives to provide our clients and their families with the most up to date information on their constitutional rights in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We do it through our weekly blogs, E-Updates, videos, vlogs and our mailed monthly newsletter which highlights our most popular articles.

Section 302 – The Involuntary Commitment Process in Pennsylvania – How long can the county hold you. What happens next under sections 303, 304 and 305?

Criminal Defense

Our criminal defense law firm represents individuals charged with crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While our law firm focuses its practice on representing those arrested and facing criminal allegations, there are situations where we are called to advise families and represent individuals during the Section 302 process under Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Procedures Act, Article III- Involuntary Examination and Treatment.

Pennsylvania Updates Sentencing Guidelines – What you need to know and why they’re important

Criminal Defense

Sentencing guidelines are composed of two main elements- offense gravity score and prior record score. The new guidelines are much more comprehensive than the previous addition, which were in place for more than decade a prior to this revision.

Dallas Police Won’t Charge Dak Prescott with Sexual Assault but the Case Isn’t Over

Criminal Defense

Recently Dallas Police released a statement indicating that they would not pursue a sexual assault charge against Dallas Cowboy Quarterback, Dak Prescott. Civil lawsuits, however, are very different from criminal prosecution.

5 Ways to Stay Out of Trouble & Stay Safe this Summer

Criminal Defense

The Memorial Holiday Weekend is only a few weeks away and many will often be off to the Shore, Lake, or the Mountains in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While these summer holiday weekend like Memorial Day and the 4th of July are a time to spend with our friends and family, there is always an increased police presence on the state and local highways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

What is the difference between Robbery and Theft? What makes it a misdemeanor or a felony crime?

General

a misdemeanor conviction is far less serious than a felony, in which the presumption is that the convicted individual will serve time in state prison. Felony convictions also carry with them, lifelong stigma which often hinder a person’s ability to obtain employment or pursue certain professional careers in law, medicine and business. It can also prevent a person from entering military service

What Everyone Should You Know About Domestic Violence Complaints in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

General

It is very important to understand that a PFA and an FRO aren’t criminal prosecution but that a criminal case can develop from them. Here are some common questions that we have received from clients about this concept.

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