If you have been charged with a crime, no matter how serious the offense, you may feel scared, anxious, and a little ashamed. In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, where cities are shutting down and the economy is on the brink, it’s quite likely that you feel overwhelmed and panicked. Adding these two together…

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Can police stop you for violating a stay at home order? we are all adapting to a new normal, we may wonder: Am I allowed to run to the grocery store? What if I want to see if my favorite store is open? What if I just need to get out of my house and…

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In this new Covid-19 reality I have had a few clients recently ask, “[W]ith the court’s being closed, should I even hire an attorney right now?” My answer is a resounding YES! We unfortunately have no clear idea of when we are going to get out of this pandemic; however, I have yet to read…

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On March 19, 2020 Governor Wolf and Rachel Levine, Secretary of Health, ordered the closure of non-life sustaining businesses under the Disease Control and Prevention Law of 1955 and the Administrative Code of 1929. Enforcement actions against businesses that did not close physical locations began on Monday, March 23, 2020. The Administrative Code of 1929,…

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During this unprecedented time, the Coronavirus will have a major negative impact on the American citizen and the economy. As a result, this will lead to loss of jobs and a tougher job market for those seeking new employment. A DUI conviction could make holding onto your current job more difficult. It could also be…

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Courts around the Commonwealth began closing on March 10, 2020. On March 18, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court closed all Pennsylvania Courts until April 3. (There are a few very narrow exceptions to the closure). With the announcement by President Trump of continued social distancing until April 30, 2020, we expect that these closures will…

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