by ryandonovanexela | Mar 12, 2020 | Misdemeanors
When many of us think of assault, we picture one person hitting another person and injuring them. However, under Pennsylvania law, many behaviors can constitute as assault and no one necessarily has to suffer injury. Under 18 PA C.S.A 2701, any intentional attempt to...
by Marinaro Law Firm | May 29, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
When Pennsylvania residents consider sex offenses, they may not think about indecent exposure. However, indecent exposure is also a sex offense and it is important for people to know what this means, as well as how the law views it. People may think that indecent...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Apr 16, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
When you suspect that your teenager is involved in criminal behavior, your initial reaction may be to get upset and ground him or her from any possible privilege. However, utilizing the situation to teach a valuable lesson may allow you to show your teen that you care...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Apr 11, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
Why reckless driving can be a misdemeanor In Pennsylvania, driving charges are largely divided between infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions are usually among the most common charges because they encompass things like speeding or coasting through a stop...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Apr 5, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
When Pennsylvania residents get in trouble with the law, they may think they can avoid the situation if they are not arrested. However, this can lead to even more problems, as resisting an arrest is also considered a crime. Some people may wonder what it means to...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Feb 27, 2019 | Firm News, Misdemeanors
Some might call it art, but property owners usually call it vandalism. Whichever way you look at it, you and other Pennsylvania residents who are accused of drawing or painting on others’ personal property may face legal consequences. In Pennsylvania, graffiti...