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The wait can be agonizing at times, especially for those who have experienced the difficulties that a criminal record can present. Whether it’s a job, a college education, a mortgage, or a military career you are seeking, it may be necessary to work with an attorney…
With the recent crackdown on healthcare expenditures, the United States has taken a strong stance against healthcare fraud as a means of reducing false claims and, in turn, reducing healthcare costs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has units in each of its main offices dedicated to detecting and…
In the legal field, the term “expungement” literally means to cancel or “blot out” a criminal record. There are only certain circumstances under which a portion, or even all, of your record can be expunged, but if you were convicted as a juvenile, charged but never…
Did you know that you do not have to actually consume alcohol to be charged with an underage drinking offense in Pennsylvania? By even succumbing to peer pressure and driving a friend to a party with a six-pack in tow, your child is subject to criminal…
Did you know that, in the federal criminal justice system, there is no parole? This means that, with the exception of a small ten percent reduction in your sentence for good behavior, you are required to serve the sentence imposed. “Supervised Release” was created by Congress when…
Medical marijuana is a controversial issue that has created a new and developing area of law. Because DUI laws vary widely with respect to marijuana, it is important to hire an experienced attorney if you are charged with DUI as a result of medical marijuana. Across the country,…
If you are facing charges of domestic violence, you may not be aware of the full range of consequences that can result from a conviction. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help mitigate the damage of a domestic violence charge and the penalties you face. Consequences for Employment Any…
Interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve have become shockingly intense in recent years. If you are pulled over on the road or become involved in a crowd control situation involving police officers, it is critical – and in many cases, a lifesaving…
Pennsylvania, like most states, has a unique juvenile justice system that focuses on restoring and rehabilitating juvenile offenders. While one of the system’s main goals is to keep the community safe from delinquent offenders, it ultimately seeks to redeem, educate, and rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s youth offenders so that they…
For some first-time offenders, it is shocking to learn that there is no parole in the federal prison system. With the exception of a small reduction for good behavior (a “good time credit”), the sentence you receive in federal court is the sentence you will serve….
