It is an extremely broad charge which involves defacing, destroying, or damaging the real or person property of another person.
The days are longer and the temperatures are going up. Many throughout Pennsylvania will use this time to travel in and out of the Commonwealth for religious events, graduations and maybe even a barbeque. Alcohol is often served at many events and so drunk driving (DUI) is always a hot button issue this time of the year for our criminal defense law firm.
Here are 5 things to remember this baseball season, especially for fans watching these games in Pennsylvania and New Jersey!
While Philadelphia lost residents, Montgomery and Chester counties in Pennsylvania saw increases in their population as did Burlington, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.
Delaware would become the 22nd state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes in addition to New Jersey. While medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, recreational use is still a crime in the Commonwealth.
Shooting and gun related violence have become almost daily occurrences in Philadelphia. This incident provides another opportunity to explain the dramatic differences in gun and firearm laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Criminal mischief is a misdemeanor of the second degree if the loss is in excess of $1,000 and a misdemeanor of the third degree if the loss is in excess of $500, but less than $1,000. Briere is charged with a misdemeanor of the second and it is alleged that the value of the wheelchair exceed $1,000.00.
Recently, President Biden signed an executive order to increase gun regulation across the country. The order, however, does not target those who possess handgun illegally but rather all potential gun owner
The sentencing judge isn’t authorized to go below the mandatory minimum sentence unless the attorney filed for a Graves Act Waiver. Without a waiver, judge would be imposing an illegal sentence which would be overturned on appeal.
Recently, former NBA star, Shawn Kemp, was arrested and charged following an alleged drive by shooting in the Pierce County, Washington State. While this case did not occur in Pennsylvania or New Jersey where our criminal defense law firm maintains its practice, it provides a great example of direct vs. circumstantial evidence.
