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- Expert Witnesses in a Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Case | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Jun 18, 2020
Having the right expert witness can make all the difference in your Pennsylvania drunk driving case. You don’t have to simply accept that what the state says about your case is true. Even though drunk driving charges are somewhat common, they are also inherently complex. A DUI conviction typically depends on scientific evidence like a breathalyzer test or a blood test. Our criminal defense attorney team explains how an expert witness may help you in...Read More - What is the Pennsylvania DUI Two-Hour Rule? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
May 20, 2020
The Pennsylvania DUI rule is a rule that applies to police investigations of drunk driving offenses. Even though drunk driving offenses occur every day in the State of Pennsylvania, there are still quite detailed rules that apply to how the police must go about their investigations. If the police violate the two-hour rule in your case, it might result in a dismissal of the charges against you. The criminal defense attorney team at Applebaum &...Read More - What is a Bond Revocation? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Apr 8, 2020
Bond revocation is something that can happen before a criminal trial. When a person is charged with a crime, they’re typically granted bond. Usually, the bond comes with certain conditions that the person has to comply with in order to stay free until the trial date arrives. If they don’t follow the bond conditions, bond revocation may be the result. When you’re placed on bond, it’s important to understand the terms of the bond as...Read More - Is Coronavirus Price Gouging Illegal in Pennsylvania? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Mar 11, 2020
The era of Coronavirus is unprecedented. Shortages at the stores, long lines and restaurant closings are the new normal for people in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. One of the many problems that may occur during the Coronavirus crisis is price gouging. Is it illegal to raise prices during the Coronavirus crisis? Our criminal defense attorney team explains. Yes, coronavirus price gouging is illegal in Pennsylvania. Sellers may not raise the price of any...Read More - What is the Charge for Intent to Sell in Pennsylvania? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Feb 20, 2020
The charge for intent to sell in Pennsylvania is the charge that covers all kinds of selling or intent to sell drugs. The charge is a different and more serious charge than simple possession of a controlled substance. Possession with intent to sell is punishable by at least one year in prison. Depending on the substances involved, the maximum possible penalties may be up to 15 years in prison. The criminal defense attorney team at...Read More - What is Pennsylvania's Embezzlement Law? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Jan 8, 2020
Embezzlement is the crime of taking someone else’s money and converting it to your own use. It’s a serious crime that is a form of financial theft. Embezzlement is a serious charge that can result in a significant jail or prison sentence. Many defendants want to know just how serious the charge is. The answer depends on the amount of money involved. Our criminal defense attorneys explain the penalties for embezzlement. Is embezzlement a felony or...Read More - Can a Victim Drop Charges in Pennsylvania? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Dec 12, 2019
Many types of crimes have victims. Whether the charge is larceny, assault and battery or domestic violence, many crimes have individual victims. The victim is a critical and central part of any criminal charge in Pennsylvania. They’re often the key witness in the case. Can a victim drop criminal charges in Pennsylvania? Our criminal defense attorneys explain. No, a victim cannot drop charges in Pennsylvania. The state’s attorney makes the decision about whether to bring criminal...Read More - Do You Go To Jail for DUI in PA? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Nov 14, 2019
When you’re facing a drunk driving charge, jail time is one of the first things on your mind. While jail is a possibility in a drunk driving case, there are a lot of different factors that play into whether you get jail time for a drunk driving offense. There are also things that you can do to impact whether you go to jail for DUI in Pennsylvania. Our criminal defense attorneys at Applebaum & Associates explain:...Read More - Are Plea Deals Negotiable? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Oct 23, 2019
When you face a criminal charge, you have the tough choice of whether or not to take your case to trial. One of the reasons that you might not take your case to trial is because you take a plea deal. Getting the right plea agreement is critical. Not all plea agreements are created the same. Here’s what you need to know about negotiating plea deals from our criminal defense attorneys. Are plea deals negotiable? Yes,...Read More - Is shoplifting a felony in PA? | Applebaum Joachim Law Group
Sep 12, 2019
18 Pa.C.S.A. 3929 is Pennsylvania’s law prohibiting retail theft. Retail theft is another name for shoplifting. In Pennsylvania, shoplifting is against state law. When you’re facing shoplifting charges, you face possible fines or even jail time depending on the severity of the charges. The criminal defense attorney team at Applebaum & Associates explains 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3929, retail theft. 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3929 – Pennsylvania retail theft 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3929 makes it illegal to steal from a...Read More