What Type of Criminal Convictions Will Negatively Affect Immigration Status
It is important to understand that in some situations a conviction can or may present a non-citizen with a problem
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4th July Weekend Legal Update – If you’re stopped for DUI/DWI, can you refuse a field sobriety test in New Jersey or Pennsylvania?
Police will be on lookout for drunk drivers as it is a very common offense during this holiday weekend!
If you’re stopped for suspicion of a DUI/DWI in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, a police officer or state trooper will likely ask for you to submit to a field sobriety test.
Sean Combs Convicted Under Mann Act in Federal Court – Could He Receive a Time Served Sentence – What are his sentencing guidelines?
This case presents an opportunity to explain Federal sentencing guidelines as they pertain to persons who are convicted of crimes. Federal Judges, like State Judges, are not bound by statute to impose a specific sentence with the exception to crimes that carry mandatory minimum prison sentences or mandatory parole ineligibility terms.
Sean Combs Denied Bail After Acquittal on Racketeering but Guilty of Engaging in Prostitution – What factors does a court consider during pre and post-trial bail motions?
While Combs faces up to 20 years in federal prison, the federal sentences guidelines recommend between 15 to 33 months on each count depending on the offense gravity score. He could receive a time served sentence. A conviction on the more serious charges could have resulted in decades in federal prison and a possible life sentence! Combs has remained in jail since his arrest on September 16, 2024.
It is Easier to Obtain a Permit to Carry in New Jersey BUT You Still Can’t Carry Your Handgun in these “Sensitive Areas” at the Shore or These Other Places in the State.
Prior to June 2022, it was virtually impossible to obtain a permit to carry in New Jersey, unlike Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, anyone over the age of 21 can obtain a permit to carry provided that they satisfy the other requirements as to good character and fitness.
The 5 Most Common Crimes During Summer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania: How are crimes classified – Felony vs. Misdemeanor
While the majority of these offenses are misdemeanors and in some cases summary offenses as opposed to felony crimes, each could substantially hinder or derail a professional or academic career.
Former NFL Player Antonio Brown Charged with Attempted Murder – What is the difference between Aggravated Assault and Attempted Murder
Former NFL Player Antonio Brown Charged with Attempted Murder – What is the difference between Aggravated Assault and Attempted Murder
What to know about Rioting and Failure to Disperse Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
While these protestors can exercise their rights, mayors and local leaders have made it clear that they will prosecute those who use these protests as an opportunity to create a public safety issue!
The Top 5 Criminal Charges During Political Rallies, Protests, and Parades – $1 Million Bail Following Arrest in Philadelphia?
Our criminal law firm represents individuals charged with a wide variety of crimes offenses and crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey ranging from summary to felony offenses. Recently, President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard Troops to protect ICE officers enforcing immigration laws in Los Angeles. This executive order has led to increased […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules that Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) is NOT a Prior Conviction for Repeat Drunk Driving Sentencing Enhancement
Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling that will directly affect those in the ARD program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who are arrested and charged with a second drunk driving offense.