West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Law

While most people in Pennsylvania understand what the general crime of theft is, they might be less aware of theft by deception. This offense is a type of theft that is committed by deceptive means. If you are charged with theft by deception, you should… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 27, 2020 | DUI

Many people in Pennsylvania are surprised to learn that they can be charged with DUI offenses for driving while they are impaired by prescription medications. People can be arrested and convicted of a DUI offense when they drive after taking certain prescription drugs. Even if… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 24, 2020 | Slip and Fall

Each year in the U.S., more than 8 million people seek medical care at hospitals because of fall-related injuries. Falls can be accidents that happen because of the actions of the victims or because of the negligence of others. For example, if you slip and… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 23, 2020 | Personal Injury

People can fall almost anywhere, including at home, at work, at a friend’s home, at a store, or church. Slipping or tripping and falling can result in serious injuries. Elderly adults are especially at risk of being injured in slip-and-fall accidents. According to the Centers… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 22, 2020 | Personal Injury

A slip-and-fall accident is a type of personal injury case that happens when a person trips or slips and falls while they are visiting someone else’s property. Slip-and-fall cases are premises liability claims, and the property’s owner or operator may be liable to pay damages… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 21, 2020 | DUI

If you have been charged with drunk driving in Pennsylvania, you might wonder whether you need to hire a DUI lawyer or if you can handle the case on your own. There are several reasons why you should seek legal advice from an attorney when… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 20, 2020 | Criminal Law

In every state, there are statutes of limitations that establish the time within which the state has to bring charges against people for committing crimes. If the state fails to file charges within the limitations period, the statute of limitations can serve as a complete… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 17, 2020 | DUI

When people are pulled over because of an officer’s suspicion that they might be driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances, the officer will conduct an investigation. The investigation might include officer questioning, observations, and field sobriety tests. If the officer develops probable… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 13, 2020 | DUI

***Note: This blog article is for informational purposes only. Our law firm does not handle matters outside Pennsylvania. *** When you drive or otherwise operate a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania, the state considers you to have given implied consent to have your blood or breath… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | April 10, 2020 | DUI

Except for DUI checkpoints and roadblocks, police officers in Pennsylvania are only allowed to stop motorists when they have a reasonable suspicion that the motorists have committed violations or have engaged in criminal activities. If an officer has a reasonable suspicion that you have committed… read more