What you need to know about self defense if you’re charged with a violent felony or misdemeanor crime
The critical issue in many of these cases is often self-defense. Self-defense, however, must be brought into trial
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May 2024 Newsletter
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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.
April 2024 Newsletter
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.
NFL Wide Receiver Rashee Rice Charged With Aggravated Assault By Auto in Texas – How would New Jersey and Pennsylvania handle it?
It is expected that Rice will be formally charged with at least one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.