Don’t Let the Heat of the Moment Turn Into an Open Lewdness Charge

Posted on February 3rd, 2021 in Criminal Charges

We’ve all seen the cheesy romantic comedies of the young lovers caught up in the moment only to find themselves in an incriminating situation, almost always in a public place. But did you know that these depictions of parking lot rendezvous can actually be considered open lewdness? Under Pennsylvania criminal code, a person commits open […]

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What is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor Vs. Summary Offense?

Posted on November 3rd, 2020 in Criminal Charges

Being accused of a crime is a nerve-wracking experience regardless of what the charge is. But when you face a misdemeanor or summary offense, you may wonder what the difference is, or which one is a lesser penalty. Broadly speaking, crimes in the USA are largely divided into three categories, depending on their severity. These […]

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