Williamsport Legal Blog
Pennsylvania’s anti-hazing laws
Hazing is and has been a serious issue for decades, but states have only just recently begun to take measures to combat it. In recent years, more states have begun to draft and implement anti-hazing laws that make hazing a crime. After the death of a 19-year-old Penn...
Avoid company risk during a divorce
As a Pennsylvania business owner, you may believe that your business is separate from your personal life. After all, most put in an effort to ensure that your personal assets are separate from business assets. However, if you are in the middle of a divorce, all of...
Is college cyber-bullying a criminal offense?
Pennsylvania college students spend a lot of time online. The internet opens up avenues for studying and socializing. Unfortunately, it may also open up the door for bullies. Grade school and high school bullying are hot topics. In fact, Pennsylvania is a state with...
What could happen if you are accused of bank fraud?
If you are accused of bank fraud in Pennsylvania, the prosecutor is required to prove that there was an intent to acquire funds from a bank through fraudulent means. With a successful prosecution, you may be facing a punishment of up to 30 years in prison and a...
Federal charges are not the end of the road
In general, federal criminal charges are more serious than state charges in Pennsylvania. While there is overlap between state and federal charges, once you face a serious, federal crime, the sentencing laws change and the prosecutors have more resources against you....
What are the felony degrees?
In Pennsylvania, as with all states, crimes have classifications. The two main classifications are misdemeanors and felonies. The classifications create differences in sentencing and ramifications. For instance, a person charged with a misdemeanor may only face county...
Woman faces trial for fatal crash that left 1 dead, 1 injured
Crashes can happen to anyone, whether it's morning, night or mid-afternoon. People who look away from the road for even a few seconds put others at risk. If they're intoxicated or speeding, they add to the threat of causing a fatal collision. Take, for example, a case...
Hire your own equine appraiser for a Pennsylvania divorce
In Pennsylvania, a divorcing couple must “equitably distribute” all property acquired during the marriage. This law splits the property fairly, not necessarily in half. When there are assets that are high-value animals, the situation can be complicated. Why should you...
The statute of limitations may apply to your criminal charges
Every state has its own laws regarding criminal actions. These are not always the same as federal laws, and people who commit crimes may be charged with state and federal charges depending on the case. If you are involved in a criminal case, you want to know the...
Why is negotiating important during divorce?
If you're starting down the path of a divorce, one of the best things you can do is learn to negotiate. Negotiation is everything when it comes to resolving your disputes and moving forward with your divorce. Being able to negotiate well is a tactic that can get you...