Williamsport Legal Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
Could drinking some water make you a safer driver?
Every driver knows a number of dangerous behaviors can lead to crashes. Some of the most common dangerous behaviors include driving while distracted, drunk driving and driving while drowsy. In response, drivers across Pennsylvania are regularly urged to put their...
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...
5 questions to ask before petitioning for spousal support
One of the main concerns people have during their divorce is whether they will be financially secure when the divorce is finalized. They worry about how they will pay their rent or mortgage, their medical bills, childcare expenses and car payments. They also think...
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...