If you are facing assault charges, you need to immediately review the legal options that are on the table. Many people find themselves in this position each year and the approach you take in court could have a significant impact on your future. In Pennsylvania,...
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What defendants should know about a charge for resisting arrest
An arrest for a misdemeanor or felony charge can have serious consequences. Compounding any type of criminal charge in Pennsylvania with a charge for resisting arrest can make the consequences far more severe. Simply expressing objection to an arrest does not...
How can I co-parent with a narcissist?
Co-parenting with your ex after a divorce is challenging in the best of circumstances. Even with a parenting plan in place, disagreements will probably arise. And while you hope that you and your former spouse may find common ground, this is not always the case. When...
Is it legal to possess opiates if you are an addict?
You might have heard that addiction is a defense to heroin or prescription painkiller possession — that is not the case. Pennsylvania is, in many ways, ground zero for the opiate epidemic that is sweeping the nation. Here and in neighboring states, you find the range...
Understanding simple vs. aggravated assault in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law distinguishes between simple and aggravated assault. The latter can result in felony charges while simple assault is a misdemeanor offense. Review the factors that separate these offenses when facing a court date for assault charges. Simple assault...
