Edinboro PA Defense Attorney

Defense Attorney For Misdemeanor or Felony Offenses

What's The Difference Between A Misdemeanor and a Felony In Pennsylvania?

Charged With a Felony or Misdemeanor? Being accused of any crime in Pennsylvania can be unnerving and a conviction could lead to serious ramifications. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony, it is imperative that you hold off from making any statements to or agreements with the police until you have had a… Read more »

Criminal Conviction Can Effect Federal Student Aid

How Does My Conviction Impact My Ability to Receive Federal Student Aid?

Any college student in the Erie area who is facing a criminal charge such as underage drinking or driving under the influence probably has many questions about how a possible conviction could influence their life. Being in college, you have major concerns about your ability to access federal student aid. Since many individuals rely on… Read more »

Erie Defense Attorney Grant Travis

What Is the Role Of A Prosecutor In My Criminal Defense Case?

There is no doubt that it is overwhelming and confusing to find yourself in the shoes of a person accused of a crime in Pennsylvania. There are many different individuals with whom you will interact over the course of your case going to trial and one of those individuals is a prosecutor. Who Is The… Read more »

Erie PA Defense Attorney

Ohio Robber Linked to Multiple Crimes in Erie Area

A man suspected of robbing an Aldi’s in Ashtabula Township, Ohio on Saturday, December 5 has also been linked to three robberies in the Erie area. These robberies include a McDonalds in Summit Township, and stores in Erie and Fairview Township. Overall crime statistics indicate that Erie is relatively safer than 16% of US cities… Read more »

Erie Defense Attorney for Domestic Violence Charges

Erie Man Charged with Domestic Violence During Fatal Hit and Run

An Erie resident was recently charged in a domestic violence incidence in the 3000 block of east 29th street during a fatal hit and run in Green Township. He was charged with two counts each of domestic violence, aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering and domestic violence simple assault. Both drugs and a loaded .22 caliber revolver were… Read more »

Workplace Violence In The News

Unfortunately, many serious issues are not addressed until something catastrophic occurs, as is the case with the recent killing of a field reporter and her cameraman in Roanoake, VA. In light of what happened there, workplace violence is on everyone’s mind. Workplace Violence The Second Leading Killer The most common cause of death to employees is motor vehicle accidents…. Read more »

FBI Getting Involved in Erie Gun Crime Problem

Erie PA police are taking a more assertive approach to an increasing problem with gun crimes in the area. One of the biggest changes is the involvement of the Erie office of the FBI and their focus on seizing illegal firearms. Shootings and Homicides Increased in 2014 In 2014, 49 people were injured in Erie by… Read more »