On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Sep 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Marijuana has not been decriminalized in Pennsylvania, and the penalties for possession and distribution are strict. While medical patients with certain conditions are allowed to possess a certain amount of marijuana with a permit, you may not use it recreationally,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Sep 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The Keystone State’s laws classify theft offenses based on the value of property allegedly taken. A misdemeanor theft offense generally requires proof an individual took property worth less than $2,000. Property valued at more than $2,000, however, may result in...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Residents in Pennsylvania may be aware that Megan’s Law governs the state’s sex offender registry program. This law places many requirements on people convicted of sexual offenses. One thing some people often wonder about is where a person required to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Aug 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Underage drinking results in criminal charges in Pennsylvania. In addition, a college student’s university might impose penalties for this type of offense. Learn more about the legal and collegiate consequences of an underage drinking conviction so you can...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jul 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Allegations of assault are often answered with claims that the accused was simply trying to defend themselves. It may be easy for most people in Media to view such claims with skepticism. However, many also realize that there may be scenarios where a person feels...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jun 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you get into a physical altercation with someone and they threaten to press charges against you, they usually accuse you of assault. However, if they do proceed with filing charges, the prosecutors might bring a case against you for battery, instead. So, is there a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Going through the criminal justice system is stressful for a variety of reasons, but a way to mitigate some stress is to understand all of the terminology. For instance, infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies are all different classifications of crimes. Part of...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Apr 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Bad judgment is an unfortunate part of the human condition. However, if you stand in a first-time accusation of certain minor charges, Pennsylvania offers an accelerated rehabilitative disposition (ARD) program, which can dramatically reduce the consequences of your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
These days, parents place a good deal of trust in their children’s educators, and with good reason. Teachers often spend more time with children than the parents themselves, so it is important that the people who work in Pennsylvania’s schools are responsible...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Over the past couple of decades, every state in the country has rolled out laws requiring the use of ignition interlock devices in select cases involving allegedly impaired drivers. Some states require drivers to install and use IIDs after a first driving under the...
