There are actually incidents where neighbors fight over the “saving of spots” and sometimes these initial shouting matches escalate to physical altercations. There are a number of instances where the “saving of spots” has led to criminal charges ranging from simple assault and terroristic threats to even murder in extreme cases.
Winter is here and so is the snow with more on the way! Unlike previous years, the white powder has arrived and this presents a great opportunity to talk about evidence! While most wouldn’t associate snow with evidentiary principles, snow is often used to explain circumstantial evidence to juries and even law students.
The first snow/wintery mix accumulation (1-3 inches) arrived late last night and early this morning in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Most wouldn’t classify it as a storm and most local schools responded appropriately, remained in session, with delayed opening as opposed to cancellations? Most would think that a snow would reduce criminal activity in Pennsylvania and New Jersey but this simply not true.
The weekends are a great time to catch up on projects, meet with friends and spend time with family. The weekends, however, are also a time when most criminal problems occur in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
If you’re charged with unlawful possession of a firearm charge in New Jersey along with a related drug offense it is important that your criminal defense lawyer, explains the severity of the case and the mandatory consecutive charges upon a conviction.
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Recently, the son of Pennsylvania State Senator, Sharif Street, and the grandson of former Philadelphia Mayor, John Street, was charged in Philadelphia with Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. This is not his first arrest within the Commonwealth.
No contest plea offers a client the opportunity to obtain most, if not all, the benefits of a guilty plea. Unlike a guilty plea, a no contest plea does not involve any acknowledgment as to having committed an illegal act but rather admits that the allegations, if proven beyond a reasonable doubt, meet the elements of the offense or offenses charged.
2023 is coming to an end and Holidays continue and virtually all students are home this week from University, High School, and elementary school. While the parents of younger student find ways to occupy their children, older students in high school and college are typically left to explore cities, travel, or just reconnect with old friends who don’t necessarily have the same academic or professional goals.
New Year’s Eve is celebrated everywhere and in some major cities like Philadelphia it continues into New Year’s Day. Philadelphia has its annual Mummers’ parade, but local restaurants, clubs, and neighborhoods have planned events. While these events start with good intentions, historically they are also a source of criminal problems throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey due to excessive alcohol consumption along with drug use. While drugs like Marijuana are decriminalized, their use can still cause criminal issues for many people. There will be an increased police presence on all major highways and cities.
