Even if they've had the misfortune of being charged with a crime previously, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, residents who are facing charges in federal criminal court for the first time need to be aware of some important differences in the way that system works....
Year: 2017
What is racketeering as defined under federal law?
Many Pennsylvanians both in Williamsport and other parts of the state have probably heard of racketeering but do not have a precise idea of what sort of behavior racketeering entails. Traditionally, racketeering described the practice of organizing and running a...
Rear-end collisions and the extensive damage they cause
Imagine you are driving home from work, ready to start the weekend. The traffic is getting heavier and the traffic ahead slows significantly. You slow down and are thinking about your plans tonight when suddenly, someone smashes into the back of your car. Instead of...
Meeting with a personal injury lawyer? Do this to prepare
Imagine driving through Williamsport. It's Monday morning and you are running a bit early for work. Early enough that you have time to stop by your favorite cafe and pick up a coffee and bagel. You slow down and turn your blinker on to make the right turn into the...
Heading for divorce? Here are 3 ways to value the house
There is no way around it, divorce is complicated. This is especially true when you have high-value complex assets. It might take weeks or months to assess certain property to assign it an appropriate value. For example, if you own certain antiques, it might take time...
Complications can arise when categorizing assets
Dividing assets in a divorce can spark contentious battles between spouses. Both people want what they feel they deserve, and both want to ensure they will be financially stable after the divorce. In this environment, it is not unusual for parties to disagree about...
What does a StingRay have to do with criminal charges?
Law enforcement agencies have massive, sophisticated resources at their disposal. This is particularly true for federal agencies. The use of advanced technology and tools shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but some are more secretive and controversial than others...
Be prepared for what comes after a car accident
Car accidents are very common, so common that you can fall into the trap of thinking that every single person on the face of the Earth has been in one. But to the contrary, that isn't true -- and for the people who have been in an accident, getting into another one...
Divorce, property division and making sure you get a fair shake
As you stare down the divorce process, you know that there will be challenges standing in your way. It doesn't matter if you opt for mediation or litigation, nothing changes the fact that there will be things you like, things you don't like, and things you need to get...
Charged with a crime? 4 reasons why the charges could be dropped
If you are facing criminal allegations, your options are not limited to conviction or acquittal in court. In fact, many criminal cases are resolved long before they go to trial. One way to resolve a case before trial is to have the charges dismissed or dropped. If you...