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Statutes of Limitations in Pennsylvania

A summary of statutes of limitations and defenses

Connecticut Court Bars Sex Offender from Withdrawing Guilty Plea

A blog post about how one sex offender is trying to take back his guilty plea.

Connecticut Compulsory Education Laws: An Overview

A blog post about the compulsory education laws in Connecticut requiring children between the ages of 5 and 18 to attend public or private or home school.

Defending an Alcohol DUI in New Jersey

How I defend a first offense alcohol DUI in NJ

Latino Immigration in Nevada is Not What It Appears

The White House ban on travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations has temporarily taken attention away from Latino immigrants to America.

WHY DO YOU NEED A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR THEFT?

Theft crimes are amongst the most common – and serious – charges an individual can be faced with.

WHAT IS A DWI AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME?

Getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated – even just a little bit – can result in serious repercussions, including a DUI or DWI.

CAN I GET MY CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGED?

In a nutshell, expungement is the process of clearing an individual’s criminal record

Could Legislation Help Prevent Revenge Porn?

A blog post about the impact of revenge porn and how the government is thinking about criminalizing it to prevent it.

Criminal Law Basics

If you or a loved one have been arrested or questioned in relation to a crime (even if you are completely innocent of that crime): 1) obtain an attorney and 2) cease all communications with law enforcement, except to inform them of the fact that you have invoked your right to counsel.

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