You may want to speak with a Philadelphia car accident injury lawyer if you or a loved one have suffered from catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, or when you think your insurance settlement offer is too low. They can offer you an opinion on the currently known...
A Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA) is any firearms crime related to the use, transfer, possession, manufacturing, and sale of firearms. Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes defines each of these crimes under Title 18, Chapter 61, Subchapter A. People...
Manslaughter could be a felony in Pennsylvania if specific facts are present and proven in a criminal court beyond a reasonable doubt. The Commonwealth charges manslaughter as either a misdemeanor or felony. It would be a misdemeanor if negligence was the cause,...
The punishment for manslaughter in Pennsylvania could result in a maximum 20-year sentence and $25,000 in fines. Other penalties could include probation, counseling, and a loss of firearms rights. Get legal advice as soon as possible if PA prosecutors accuse you or a...
No, a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order is not a criminal matter. However, the surrounding circumstances or a violation could involve criminal charges. They are also different from criminal matters since they involve a Petitioner (the alleged victim) filing for a PFA...
A related or unrelated family member or romantic partner, either current or former, can get an emergency Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order against you. They must go before a judge to prove that domestic violence or abuse happened. However, you will have a chance to...
A PFA, also known as a Protection From Abuse order, is Pennsylvania’s version of a restraining order under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6101. A judge may sign a PFA if they believe that partner or family member abuse is happening, more likely than not, based on the Petitioner’s...
A first-time maximum punishment for felony burglary in Pennsylvania is up to 10 or 20 years imprisonment and $25,000 in fines under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1103, depending upon the grading of your offense. However, if prosecutors can prove that you intended to commit a first- or...
Pennsylvania personal injury laws allow you to pursue compensation in the form of personal injury damages. Personal injury damages are the losses you suffered, such as medical bills, lost wages, and more. It is challenging to determine how much you can expect to...
You defend against a Protection From Abuse (PFA) in PA by following the rules of the temporary order, attending the hearing, and presenting legal arguments and evidence before a judge. A PFA defense attorney can offer you legal advice throughout the process while...