West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 24, 2021 | Sex Offenses

To determine the best defense strategies to implement when defending against a sex crime allegation, you must thoroughly understand the Pennsylvania sex offender laws, the statute of limitations, technical defenses, and other defenses used to challenge the credibility of the government’s evidence and witnesses. Retaining… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 24, 2021 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, most people think of DUIs when they think about alcohol-related traffic offenses. However, driving with an open container of any amount of alcohol in your vehicle can also result in charges. While an open container by itself is not enough to result in… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 23, 2021 | Criminal Law

In Pennsylvania, criminal trespass and burglary are related, but they are separate offenses. Both the state’s burglary and criminal trespass laws are meant to protect the public and the property people own from people entering their private property without their permission. However, burglary includes additional… read more

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 17, 2021 | DUI

Many people who are arrested for DUIs in Chester County might not know what to do. Some hesitate to talk to criminal defense attorneys because of concerns about the expense. They might also think that they should just plead guilty to get the case behind… read more

ekatherine.stamatis@lawrank.com | November 16, 2021 | Sexual Offenses

Sex offenses are among the most serious charges people might face in Pennsylvania. If you are convicted of a sex offense, you could face decades in prison and lifetime sex offender registration, depending on the particular crime of conviction. You need to understand the different… 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 13, 2021 | DUI

Many people who are charged with DUIs in Pennsylvania wonder whether they should hire private defense lawyers or instead be represented by the public defender’s office. Some people are unsure about what a public defender is and the types of qualifications a public defender has… 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