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New Law in PA Tightens Gun Regulations for Domestic Violence Offenders

Published: Jan 17, 2019 in Assault, Criminal Defense

In October 2018, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 2060, which puts in place tougher gun regulations for domestic violence offenders. The law mandates that anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or who is subject to a protective order,…

Understanding Pennsylvania’s New Repeat Offender DUI Law

Published: Dec 17, 2018 in Criminal Defense, DUI

Pennsylvania used to have some of the most lenient DUI laws in the country. We are one of only four states in the nation that treats all multiple DUI offenses as misdemeanors. This is set to change under Pennsylvania’s new repeat offender DUI law. Signed…

Applying for a PA Pardon

Published: Nov 17, 2018 in Expungements

If you have been convicted of a crime, a pardon could be the only way of clearing your record. This is especially true if your record is not eligible for expungement. Unlike expungements, which are applicable towards only a limited number of offenses, anyone with…

Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure?

Published: Oct 17, 2018 in Bankruptcy

If you’ve fallen behind on your bills, you know how stressful it can be. Collection agencies call multiple times a day, threatening you with legal action if you don’t pay them. Even worse, the bank might have informed you that your failure to pay your…

10 Things You Should Know About Business Formation

Published: Sep 17, 2018 in Business Law

Any business owner will tell you that getting things off the ground is no easy feat. Not only do you have to handle logistics, such as securing funds and deciding on a location, you also need to make sure you have the fortitude to endure…