On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Aug 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
You probably know the term double jeopardy. It is right afforded to you that guarantees you cannot face charges for the same crime more than once. Did you know, though, there is an exception to that rule? Say you face a charge for a crime in a court in Pennsylvania....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Aug 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When students head off to college for the first time, they are truly experiencing the freedom of adulthood. Because most college freshmen are not old enough to legally drink, however, the first week away at school coincides with a steep rise in underage drinking...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jul 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Mar 26, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
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...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Sep 13, 2016 | Criminal Defense
College is about freedom. Freedom to set your own schedule. Freedom to start making your own decisions. Freedom from your parents. It can be easy to get carried away when you are finally given the freedom to be yourself. It is important, however, to be careful and...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Apr 8, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Almost all employment applications have a section that asks if you have any criminal convictions within a certain period of time. If you have been convicted of a crime, that section might quickly turn into the bane of your existence. Another component of the hiring...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Mar 11, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Facing criminal charges is a very serious matter. When you are facing these charges, you must work to determine what strategy to use to fight against the charges. The strategies that might be appropriate for your case are dependent upon a host of factors. When we work...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Mar 7, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, when a mistake results in a criminal conviction, that mistake follows you for life. Every job application you fill out will ask you if you’ve been convicted of a crime – and you will have to say “yes.”...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Feb 24, 2016 | Criminal Defense
If you are unfamiliar with the difference between criminal battery and civil battery, you could find yourself confused should you be charged with either crime. Generally speaking, the primary difference between the two is the intent required. With criminal battery,...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Feb 10, 2016 | Criminal Defense
There are a few different ways that a criminal case can be resolved. You can go to trial and count on a jury of your peers to determine your guilt or innocence. In some cases, your case might be dropped by the prosecution. Another option is that you will be able to...
