After an arrest for drug possession, you need to take decisive action to prepare your defense. It may be possible to present compelling evidence that will merit dismissal of the charges or an acquittal if a case proceeds to trial. There are a few different strategies...
Year: 2021
Securing parenting time for unmarried fathers
If you’re an unmarried father in Pennsylvania, you have the legal right to ask for parenting time. Depending on your situation, you may be pursuing a shared custody arrangement or visitation time. Unless there is evidence to the contrary, family courts will go on the...
College life: great opportunities, but sometimes legal challenges
It might be both logical and beneficial to position this criminal defense blog post from the perspective of parents. It addresses legal challenges that sometimes confront State College students at Penn State and other educational outlets. Those young people don’t...
How unmarried fathers can establish paternity and seek custody
Fathers in Pennsylvania and around the country have a right to spend time with their children whether they were once married to the mother or not. When unmarried fathers take legal action to seek visitation or custody, family law judges base their decisions on what...
Penalties for heroin charges in Pennsylvania
Heroin is an addictive substance derived from the opium poppy plant. It is commonly a white or black powder used for recreational purposes. Given the dangerous nature of heroin, anyone in State College, Pennsylvania, caught with it could face stiff penalties. Overview...
Child Custody Agreements Sometimes Need to Be Changed
Pennsylvania residents know that divorce is hard on the entire family. In addition to the family no longer living together, arrangements are set up regarding custody, child support, alimony, splitting up of assets, and every other issue that needs resolution when a...
Key points for college students when dealing with campus police
There is a natural excitement for Pennsylvania college students. The newfound freedom of an independent life might seem overwhelming, but there are significant rewards. Still, when there is an issue where campus police becomes involved, it is common to be confused as...
What do courts consider in child custody decisions?
If you are a parent who is getting a divorce in Pennsylvania and custody and visitation will be decided in a child custody hearing, you might wonder what factors the judge will consider. First, you should understand that courts generally operate from the assumption...