What You Must Know if You’re Charged with Aggravated or Simple Assault in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, like many jurisdictions, like New Jersey, there are different degrees of assault.
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Matthew Perry’s Death Leads to Criminal Charges –What could be the defenses?
Overdose is a leading cause of death for people under the age of 50. The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicates that there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2023.
July 2024 Newsletter
Read our latest mailed monthly newsletter – July 2024 edition today! Look out for our weekly E-Update on Friday! 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 from previous month which include an articles fireworks, drunk driving and our question of the month.
Alec Baldwin is on trial for Homicide – What is the difference between Murder, Manslaughter, & Involuntary Manslaughter
Ms. Hutchins died as the result of gunshot wound she sustained on the set. Baldwin was allegedly holding the gun when it went off, killing her
What fireworks are illegal in New Jersey & Pennsylvania? How serious of a crime is illegal sale or possession of them?
Display fireworks are those that you see during large shows. They are not available to the general public. Consumer fireworks are available to the public in many states but they are illegal to use or possess in Pennsylvania unless you are a dealer
June 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 from previous month. Read our latest mailed monthly newsletter – June 2024 edition today! Look out for our weekly E-Update on Friday!
President Trump’s Appellate Rights – What is the timeline and what are his defense team’s strongest arguments.
This appeal process will extend beyond the November Presidential election in which he continues to lead in national polls. His campaign raised $52.8 million less than 24 hours following the verdict.
Legal Trouble at the Shore – What Parents and Kids Need to Know About Juvenile Justice in New Jersey
Over this past Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Ocean City, New Jersey, which has proclaimed itself “America’s Greatest Resort” for over 85 years, issued more than 1,300 curbside warnings and detained 23 juveniles for fighting and shoplifting allegations. In Wildwood, police declared a state of emergency following “civil unrest” which allegedly began with numerous incidents involving property damage and violence. Most of these cases will likely end with a warning and perhaps some community service for these young people. There are many juvenile cases, however, which are much more serious!
Wildwood declares a state of emergency due to “civil unrest” – How serious is criminal mischief at the shore? What do parents need to know about local shore town restrictions.
Wildwood Police recently declared a state of emergency during the Memorial Holiday Weekend. Law enforcement cited “civil unrest” as the reason for the declaration which was later lifted. There was no specific reason for the order but civil unrest generally involves a high level of criminal mischief within the area
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!