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What affects drug possession sentences in Pennsylvania?
To possess illegal drugs in Pennsylvania is a crime. These controlled substances include marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and more. To be found guilty means that the prosecutor has valid proof that a person intentionally carried a controlled substance...
read moreUnpaid debts misclassified as criminal theft charges by PA judge
It is not uncommon when someone is unable to pay his or her debts that the matter may be moved into civil litigation in the court of law. However, being unable to pay debts is a different thing than intentionally avoiding payments, which can land someone with a...
read moreJoseph Lesniak Listed in the top one hundred Attorney’s in America
The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak is proud to announce attorney Joseph Lesniak's selection as one of the top one hundred attorney's in America by the American Academy of Attorneys. This is a national organization of elite attorneys actively practicing law who are...
read moreJoseph Lesniak named Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2018
I am very humbled to be named to the 2018 Rising Stars Super Lawyer list for Pennsylvania. Each year only 2.5 percent of all lawyers receive this distinction. It is an honored list for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. This is my 3rd year in a row to...
read moreDrug charges in college and possible consequences
College is an exciting time for young adults who are experiencing newfound freedom along with responsibility as they live away from home for the first time. However, with underage drinking and use of drugs such as marijuana relatively frequent on many college...
read moreWill I go to jail with a DUI in Delaware County?
The possible penalties for a charge of driving under the influence - DUI - are numerous and vary depending on a wide range of circumstances. If police arrested you and charged you with a DUI in Delaware Valley, you are likely wondering what the next steps will be and...
read moreWhat does a child abuse report mean when it’s “founded, indicated or unfounded?”
Local children and youth agencies in the Commonwealth are also entrusted with the responsibility for investigating allegations of child abuse, and determining whether reports are "founded," "indicated" or "unfounded." A "founded report" is defined as "a report made...
read morePolice can arrest you for DUI even if the car is motionless
Sometimes, one drink leads to another, and with everyone passing the pitchers of beer around the table, it may be difficult to determine how much alcohol you had over the evening. On your way to your car, you may discover that you do not feel as steady as you thought....
read moreHow to behave at DUI checkpoints
DUI checkpoints are legal in the state of Pennsylvania. Police officers can test drivers at these locations to determine if they have an illegal blood alcohol content. If caught driving under the influence, then a person without any previous criminal record could...
read moreProtecting yourself against false child abuse accusations
The courts take crimes against children very seriously. Therefore, when an adult faces false accusations of child abuse, it is important he or she knows how to fight them. In order to prove the allegations as false, a parent needs to be aware of the details of the...
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