Criminal Law

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 22, 2021 | Criminal Law

Facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania can be frightening, and if the charges you are facing are federal, you could be facing even more severe penalties. While criminal charges filed in either state or federal court can result in long prison sentences, stiff fines, and other… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 19, 2021 | Criminal Law

Most people who are charged with crimes in Pennsylvania will face charges in state court. However, there are some cases in which people will be federally charged for certain criminal offenses. While criminal laws are generally the province of state legislatures and are prosecuted at… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 15, 2021 | Criminal Law

Many people in Pennsylvania get behind the wheel when they are drowsy. According to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy drivers may be responsible for up to 6,000 fatal accidents in the U.S. each year. If you fall asleep behind the wheel,… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 11, 2021 | Criminal Law

Being charged with a crime while visiting Chester County, Pennsylvania can be scary. If the police suspect you of committing a criminal offense and ask you to talk to them, you should refuse to talk and ask for a criminal defense lawyer. You should never… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 5, 2021 | Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a violent crime in Chester County, Pennsylvania, you need to identify all of the potential defenses that you might raise. Violent crimes in Pennsylvania can result in serious penalties. Depending on your charges, you could face decades in prison… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 25, 2021 | Criminal Law

Whether you might be charged with a domestic violence or non-domestic violence offense depends on the relationship between you and the alleged victim. A broad variety of offenses can be charged as domestic violence offenses, and Pennsylvania does not have a separately defined crime called… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 14, 2021 | Criminal Law

Under Pennsylvania law, you are allowed to defend yourself when you face certain types of threats. If it is justified, the law allows you to even use deadly force or a weapon to defend yourself or others. You can even use a weapon, and sometimes… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 13, 2021 | Criminal Law

While people are allowed to represent themselves in court, they must first be found to be competent to do so before a judge will allow them to do so. Even if a person is found to be competent enough to represent himself or herself, however,… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 8, 2021 | Criminal Law

***Note: This blog article is for informational purposes only. Our law firm does not handle matters outside Pennsylvania. *** When you purchase a firearm in Pennsylvania, you must complete a federal Firearms Transactions Record Form or Form 4473 and a Pennsylvania Police Application/Record of Sale… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | October 7, 2021 | Criminal Law

Being convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania can lead to severe penalties. If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will face the possibility of jail time, thousands of dollars in fines and penalties, a suspended license, and others…. read more