West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 16, 2021 | Drug DUI

According to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, 131 million adults in the U.S. take prescription medications. As people grow older, they take more prescription drugs to treat a variety of health conditions. With so many adults taking legally prescribed drugs in the nation,… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense

In Pennsylvania, you can be charged with a DUI involving drugs. A DUI drug offense can be charged when you drive while impaired to the slightest degree by any type of drug, including prescription medications. You can also face a charge of driving under the… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | March 19, 2021 | DUI

Some people in Pennsylvania think that they cannot be charged with a DUI if they are in their driveways. However, that is not necessarily true. You can be charged with a DUI even when you are on your property. Regardless of what happened, you should… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | March 15, 2021 | DUI

If you have been charged with your first DUI offense, you may feel frightened and overwhelmed. Many people who are charged with DUI’s for the first time have limited or no experience with the criminal justice system. DUI cases are treated harshly in Pennsylvania. If… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | February 10, 2021 | DUI

If you are charged with driving under the influence in Pennsylvania, you will face serious penalties if convicted. Having a DUI conviction on your record can also cause ongoing problems in your life. A conviction can cause problems for you when you apply for jobs,… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 17, 2020 | Controlled Substances

What is a controlled substance? Certain medications and drugs are controlled under both Pennsylvania and federal law. In general, a controlled substance is a drug that is illegal unless it is prescribed. These drugs can harm your health, leading state and federal governments to regulate… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 14, 2020 | Personal Injury

Why are brain injuries common after a slip-and-fall? When many Pennsylvanians think about slip-and-fall accidents, they generally imagine suffering sprains, strains, or fractures. Some slip-and-fall accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries that can range from concussions to permanently disabling injuries. Understanding how brain injuries can… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 10, 2020 | Personal Injury

How to prove liability in Pennsylvania slip and fall claims. Fall accidents are very common in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of three million older adults are treated in the emergency department every year for fall… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 7, 2020 | Drug Crimes

There are a variety of different types of drug crimes that can be charged in Pennsylvania. The various drug offenses are penalized differently by the courts and depend on several factors, including your intent, the type of drug, the amount, your criminal history, and other… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | August 3, 2020 | Personal Injury

Who pays your medical bills after a slip and fall? While slip-and-fall accidents in Pennsylvania happen fairly often and may result in minor injuries such as strains or sprains, some people suffer serious injuries that can cost thousands of dollars in medical expenses. If you… read more