Drug Crimes in Pennsylvania: What is Drug Trafficking? The only thing that separates a simple possession charge from a drug trafficking charge is the number of drugs seized from your home, vehicle or person. if you possess more of a drug that you...
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A.R.D. = Alternative Rehabilitative Disposition. What is ARD?
What is ARD? In Pennsylvania, there is a program titled Alternative Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). This excellent program is used when it comes to criminal offenses that are considered minor. For example, a defendant charged with a first DUI...
Probation Violation (PV) – How to Avoid a PV
Steps to avoid Probation Violations in Pennsylvania: Probation violations can turn your life upside down. A common misconception is that a judge in Pennsylvania is required to credit a PV offender with time served. This is not the case. All depends on the...
Divorce Law in Pennsylvania – The Necessary Basic Steps
DIVORCE LAW IN PENNSYLVANIA: What are the basic steps necessary for filing a Divorce action? 1. You must meet the residency requirements. You and/or your spouse must have lived in PA for at least 6 months immediately prior to filing for divorce. 23...
Preliminary Hearings for Criminal Cases in PA – What Happens?
Preliminary Hearings in Pennsylvania: The preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania is a critical proceeding in a criminal case and should not be attended to by a defendant without an Experienced criminal attorney. The hearing is usually scheduled within 10 days of the...
Spousal Support, Alimony Pendente Lite and Alimony. The differences – Who pays, how is it calculated.
Spousal Support; Alimony Pendente Lite; and Alimony: Alimony, spousal support and alimony pendente lite (APL), are three similar but separate concepts in Pennsylvania Support Practice. Under Pa law, the term alimony refers to post-divorce payments. In...
Aggravated and Simple Assault Defenses
Aggravated and Simple Assault Defenses: The defenses available in assault cases vary depending upon the facts and circumstances, mainly because the cases can range from straightforward to the very complex. The following are some possible defenses to...
Pennsylvania Marijuana charges and Punishments; Defenses to the charges
Pennsylvania Marijuana Charges and Punishments: 1. Possession of Marijuana 30 grams or less is a Misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.00. 2. Possession of Marijuana more than 30 g is also a Misdemeanor punishable by one...
