Lancaster Legal Blog
Understanding potential DUI penalties in Pennsylvania
All DUI charges are serious. The potential consequences for even a first-time offender can be severe. It’s important to understand how DUIs are charged in Pennsylvania, the possible penalties, and the importance of protecting your rights when you’ve been accused of a...
Pennsylvania guidelines for child support
Divorce presents a major shift in every aspect of life. When a couple who has children decides to separate, it only adds another wrinkle. Children, especially younger ones, are like a sponge. They fully internalize what they see. Each decision you make, how your act,...
Will an online will service actually save you money? Maybe not.
We’ve seen the low prices. Only $69 for a will -- as long as you do it yourself using an online tool. That seems so much less expensive than what you might spend going to an experienced estate planning attorney -- but a lot could go wrong. Up to half of all Americans...
Is there forgiveness for first-time DUI offenders?
Your slight miscalculation has led to a serious citation — after a night of drinks to celebrate a friend’s job promotion you received a DUI charge. You were under the impression that you waited long enough to sober up and drive yourself, otherwise you would have used...
Non-compete agreements aren’t always enforceable. Will yours be?
By their very nature, non-compete agreements in employment are a restraint on trade. If you require employees to sign these agreements, you should be aware that there are limitations on what can be in the agreement. Courts will scrutinize these agreements for fairness...
The Practice of Law and COVID-19
Many of us are wondering if life will ever be the same again after COVID-19? I know I am. Although I do not pretend to know the answer to this question, I am confident in saying, YES...but it will be different. All of us lost something we miss - job, school, sports,...
Pros and Cons of business partnerships
Business ownership can lead to long hours and hard work, but if you put in the time and effort, the feeling of success, security and freedom and worth it. You have had a business idea for a while but aren't sure where to get started. What if you brought in a business...
If someone dies without a will, who gets their belongings?
It’s a question we all have to consider at one point or another. After I’m gone, what do I want to happen to all of my stuff? Many people use a will to help answer this question.But what happens if someone dies without a will? Will their loved ones still...
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
A motion to suppress is a written request to prevent the government/prosecutor from using certain evidence against you in a criminal trial and would be decided by a judge - it is not decided by a jury. For example, the police search your car or your home illegally and...
You have been charged with a crime? Now what?
Have you or a loved one recently been charged with a criminal offense in Pennsylvania? If so, this article is intended to explain what you may generally expect moving forward.The initial shock of a criminal charge is equal parts humiliating and scary. Will my picture...
