Pennsylvania Summary Offenses & Traffic Offenses
In Pennsylvania, a summary offense is an offense dealt with in District Court. Some of the most common types of summary offenses include disorderly conduct, harassment, criminal mischief, first offense shoplifting and underage drinking. Many violations of the Motor Vehicle Code are also characterized as summary offenses. Some include speeding, running a red light and ...
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Pennsylvania driving under the influence (DUI)
The Pennsylvania Criminal Code classifies DUI offenses into four main categories. They are: General Impairment (.08 - .99%) High Rate of Alcohol (.10 - .159%) Highest Rate of Alcohol (.16 – and higher) Controlled Substances (drugs) (any amount) Minors (.02 and higher) The type of sentence you receive as a result of a DUI conviction depends in large part on two ...
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What is a PFA? A Protection From Abuse Order, or “PFA”, is what is commonly referred to as a restraining order. A PFA is a civil order signed by a judge which prevents an abuser from contacting the victim and/or the children in any way. Who can get a PFA? Any victim of domestic violence can obtain a ...
Continue ReadingAccelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)
What is ARD? ARD is short for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition and is a program unique to Pennsylvania. ARD is designed for first-time offenders of certain non-violent crimes who avail themselves to treatment and rehabilitation, and who are unlikely to commit another crime. ARD is considered a diversionary program; it is an alternative to trial, to conviction, ...
Continue ReadingSimple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault
In Pennsylvania, simple assault is defined as when someone attempts to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon or attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of eminent serious bodily injury. Simple assault is usually classified as a second ...
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In Pennsylvania, a person is guilty of robbery if, in the course of committing a theft, he or she: 1. inflicts serious bodily injury upon another (first degree felony); 2. threatens another with or intentionally puts him in fear of immediate serious bodily injury (first degree felony); 3. commits or threatens immediately to commit any felony of the ...
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Section 3929 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code defines retail theft as follows: Section 3929 Retail Theft. (a) Offense defined - A person is guilty of a retail theft if he: (1) takes possession of, carries away, transfers or causes to be carried away or transferred, any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by any store or ...
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Meet Pennsylvania Attorney Enrique Latoison
Managing Partner and founder of Latoison Law, Enrique Latoison, Esq. represents a diverse portfolio of clientele, including individuals, families, businesses and working professionals, in all of their legal needs. Mr. Latoison earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University, where he received awards in class excellence and accolades ...
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We recently broadcasted a commercial featuring the many services we provide to clients in need. At the law offices of Enrique Latoison you can expect prompt, on time, professional, and courteous service. At the law offices of Enrique Latoison we can assist you with DUI arrests, felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile cases, bench warrants, traffic stops, expungement and ...
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