Posts in January, 2013

Jan 31 Can a Child Under 18 Be Sent to Adult Prison In Pennsylvania for a First Offense?

As a lawyer who handles the defense of juveniles facing criminal charges , one question I am frequently asked is whether a child ...

Jan 27 Jerry Sandusky Seeks New Trial Because His Attorney Was Not Properly Prepared for Trial

The saga continues in one of the most widely publicized cases of 2012. Jerry Sandusky , the disgraced Penn State football coach ...

Jan 24 What Is the Difference Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania?

A question I am asked often is, “What Is the Difference Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania?” In ...

Jan 16 Tragedies Lead to Tougher Straw Purchase of Firearms Laws in PA — Philadelphia Man Faces 31 to 63 Year in Prison for Straw Purchases of Gun Used to Kill Officer Brad Fox

The debate surrounding the Second Amendment’s “right to bear arms” rages on, and while the Federal Government may take steps in ...

Jan 16 Can a Criminal Conviction Prevent Someone From Legally Owning a Gun or Firearm in PA Even if They Did Not Serve Any Time in Prison?

One of the fundamental rights of American Citizenship is the "Right to Bear Arms." The right to own a gun is guaranteed in the ...