If you are facing charges for a criminal offense, you want to spend as little time as possible behind bars. Still, after your arrest, a judge may order you to pay bail before your pre-trial release. Bail is simply money or assets you provide in exchange for your...
Year: 2021
Do you know your rights at a sobriety checkpoint?
A police officer in Pennsylvania has the right to pull you over if there is reasonable cause to do so. What if the stop is a part of a sobriety checkpoint? Do the same rights apply? Your rights as a driver are no different at a checkpoint than at any other time when...
Possible penalties Pennsylvania college students could face for underage drinking
For many people, their university years are key for preparing for the future. When your college-age child faces charges for alcohol consumption, you may worry that the consequences will present a roadblock to his or her success. As the parent of a college student,...
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
When arrested in Pennsylvania, most people will face either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Whether a crime is a felony or misdemeanor will have a significant impact on the penalties they receive if convicted. Here are the key differences between these two types of...
When can you relocate with your children?
Parents who share custody or parenting time need to go through the right legal channels before planning a big move. If you have an existing court order that grants your children’s other parent the right to spend time with your children, you need to petition for a...
Is your spouse hiding assets during your divorce?
If you have decided to end your marriage, you may have some concern about your personal financial future. After all, if you are not eligible for alimony or spousal support, you may have to stick to a tight budget to adjust to living off of a single income....
When can a criminal conviction affect your student loans?
As they prepare for the spring semester, most of Lycoming County's high school seniors are also making decisions about college. Either they are deciding between schools they have been accepted into, or they are awaiting decisions from their preferred colleges,...