When people think about drug charges, they often expect these cases to involve marijuana, heroin, cocaine or illegal prescription drugs. However, there are people who have faced drug charges for substances that are neither drugs nor illegal. In the past, people have...
Year: 2017
Signs a driver has road rage (and why others should steer clear)
Driving should not be an eventful activity when everyone on the road is being safe. People should get from point A to point B without stories of near-accidents or dangerous drivers. However, when there is a driver experiencing road rage, he or she can make even a...
Sessions announces plans to target drug cartel
Ever since a war was declared on drugs in the U.S., drug-related crimes have been among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes on both the state and federal levels. There seems to be no end in sight, either. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced plans to...
What constitutes an ‘equitable’ distribution of assets?
When couples divorce, the process of dividing assets can be the greatest obstacle they need to overcome. This is particularly true if there are significant assets at stake. One challenge is the fact that spouses rarely see eye-to-eye on what is fair with regard to how...
Do felons lose the right to vote in Pennsylvania?
As you face felony charges, you're wondering how it's going to impact your civil rights. Even after you get out, you know that life may change forever. You've heard all about other rights that you could lose. For instance, you know you may not be able to buy firearms...
Preparing for the dangers of wet weather driving
Summer is now officially behind us and winter is right around the corner, which means that the next several weeks may seem uneventful in terms of Pennsylvania weather. However, fall does come with some weather-related hazards of which drivers must be aware. Road...
What kind of custody can Pennsylvania courts award?
There is a reason why many people refer to custody disputes as battles; they can be painful, scary and upsetting for any parent. In some cases, you can minimize the contention and conflict by resolving custody matters outside of court through mediation. However, if...
Robert Hoffa Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2017 AIOCLA’S 10 Best in Pennsylvania For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Pennsylvania's Criminal Law Attorney Robert Hoffa as 2017 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. Click here to read the press release.
Wrong place, wrong time on Halloween? There is hope
It happens. Maybe a Halloween prank got out of hand, or you were positive a friend owned the speakers they gave you for spooky sound effects. Perhaps you went to a costume party and left with the wrong bag, coat or cell phone. Out of the blue, you’re accused of a...
Report: Restitution often ordered, often unpaid
If you are arrested and charged with a financial crime, then you are likely going to be facing severe penalties in federal court. One of the many penalties you could be facing in this situation is an order for restitution. Whether this order comes from the courts or...