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...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Dec 29, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
As you make your way down the road, you know just how important it is to obey the law at all times. If you don’t, it’s possible that you could find yourself in trouble with the police at some point. The older you get, the easier it is to forget about the...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Aug 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
The Department of Justice announced recently that it has created an internal “forensic science working group” that will attempt to address some of the longstanding issues around forensic evidence techniques and how they are presented in court. Its main...
On behalf of Marinaro Law Firm | Aug 2, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
People who are on probation or parole are often said to be “on paper” by people familiar with the criminal justice system. If you are on probation or parole, you must ensure that you are in full compliance with the program’s requirements. If you...
