Drug-related charges in Pennsylvania are taken very seriously and can have life-long consequences. These charges encompass various offenses related to controlled substances, both under federal laws such as the Controlled Substances Act and state statutes like the...
If your prenuptial agreement is invalid, the court can throw it out during a divorce. You may have been counting on that protection or expecting it. That’s why it’s so important to know in advance if the prenup may be invalid. But why would it be invalid? If both of...
In the aftermath of a separation or divorce, establishing a parenting plan that supports your children's needs while accommodating the realities of your new family dynamics is important. Making this effort can let both of you craft your expectations concerning your...
Each year, a lot of people just accept the DUI charge the police give them. They plead guilty and accept the consequences. Reasons for doing so could include them thinking they have no chance of beating the charge or being put off by the fact that they would have to...
If you intentionally kill someone in Pennsylvania, you could be charged with first-degree murder. It is the most serious homicide charge, and it carries severe legal penalties in the event of a conviction. Murder is a capital offense, and you may spend a lifetime...
For many people, getting an inheritance from their parents is a path to retirement or financial security. They expect to get a substantial inheritance that can help to fund the lifestyle that they anticipate for themselves. When getting divorced, then, someone who has...
A common question among many first-time driving under the influence (DUI) offenders is whether they will go to jail if they’re convicted. While jail time is a real possibility following a DUI conviction, it all comes down to the circumstances of an offense. If you’ve...
The majority of criminal charges never go to trial due to plea bargaining. A plea bargain is an arrangement where the defendant pleads guilty to the original charge or a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence. Plea bargaining can offer several benefits...
There’s a lot of talk these days about the impact of medical marijuana users on “drugged driving” incidents – and that may have you understandably nervous if you have your medical marijuana card (MMC) and get stopped for a traffic violation. How do you protect...
As the new year is fast approaching, it's an opportune time for co-parents to reflect on their parenting strategies and set goals for the upcoming 12 months. That means looking at what worked and what didn’t in your co-parenting arrangement over the past year. This...