"You have the right to remain silent," according to our Miranda rights, and the right to an attorney. Many adults are generally familiar with these phrases. Even without hearing them in person, we often hear them recited in countless movies and TV shows. However, in...
criminal law
Popular synthetic drugs are as illegal as the real thing
In the last decade, many new designer and synthetic drugs have seen a rise in popularity. Herbal incense, also called K2 or Spice, as well as bath salts, Flakka and Molly have all become sought-after products. Many companies have intentionally mislead consumers to...
Students: Don’t make these spring break mistakes
College students across Pennsylvania are on spring break now or their break is just around the corner. This weeklong vacation gives students the opportunity to relax and regroup before the final push of the academic year. However, instead of being fun and relaxing,...
Factors that can take a DUI from bad to worse
Drunk driving offenses are unfortunately common despite the laws prohibiting drunk driving and the massive awareness campaigns urging people to refrain from driving after drinking. Because it remains a pervasive problem in Pennsylvania and all around the U.S., it can...
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...
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...
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...
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.
4 factors that can affect sentencing for criminal offenses
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, one of the first questions you might have is what type of sentence you are facing. Unfortunately, this is not an easy question to answer in most cases. Possible sentences depend on a wide range of factors, and these...
Facing DUI charges? You are not alone
It is no secret that law enforcement agencies take drunk driving offenses very seriously in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Every year, thousands of people are arrested and charged with DUI. Last year was no exception, according to numbers recently released by the...