On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Being accused of a misdemeanor offense is one thing, but being dealt criminal charges based on an alleged violent crime is something else altogether. Although a conviction for a misdemeanor offense can have significant consequences, they pale in comparison to the...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In criminal law, many of the cases turn into a “he said, she said” situation. This means that the most credible witnesses may hold sway over the judge or jury, thereby controlling the outcome of the case at hand. This means that taking witness testimony is about much...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Jan 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
We all make assumptions as we go through our days. For instance, many take for granted that Lancaster’s intersections will fill up during rush hours and ease up on weekends. We assume it will be cold in a Pennsylvania winter and warm in summer. Sports fans often...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Dec 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
While a simple assault is a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, an aggravated assault is a first- or second-degree felony. However, what makes an assault aggravated as opposed to simple? The aggravating factors that elevate an assault to the level of a felony include the...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Nov 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, both Republicans and Democrats agree that the parole and probation system in Pennsylvania needs to change. Three new bills are under review with the state senate that seek to shorten parole terms and reduce the number of minor...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Sometimes people who are involved in a car accident react purely out of panic and flee the scene. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit and run accidents are on the rise across the U.S. Sadly, more than one hit-and-run accidents occur every minute on...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Nov 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Doubters made themselves known almost as soon as the woman who lives about an hour east of Lancaster began telling her story. Doubters were in social media, among those who read and heard her account in news reports and even the 31-year-old Pennsylvania powerlifter’s...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Nov 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When you think about crime in Pennsylvania, you probably think about such things as drugs, DUI, robbery and other such crimes that seem to make it onto the evening news all too regularly. You probably do not think about white collar crime and possibly do not even...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Oct 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Any criminal involvement with illegal drugs is a slippery slope that can soon lead to more serious charges. You never know what could happen when you sell drugs or give them to other people, and that type of misstep could land you in big trouble. This is the reality...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Apr 26, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
If you were arrested and find out that you’re facing aggravated assault charges, you may not believe it. The charges sound far more serious than anything that actually happened. Aggravated assault is a felony, and you could wind up in jail for two decades. If...
