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Ketchel Law was hired to defend a man charged with numerous crimes, including driving under the influence and criminal mischief after a crash involving a van that belonged to the man’s girlfriend.
Recent Pennsylvania Legal News
Firearm Charges Dismissed by the Court
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A man represented by Ketchel Law was charged with Persons Not to Possess Firearms stemming from the recovery of a firearm from a residence that he was visiting. Defense counsel argued that the fact that our client was present in the home was not legally sufficient grounds to hold the charge for further court action.
Man Receives Probation in Lieu of Prison After Being Charged With His Second Felony Drug Offense
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A client represented by Ketchel Law was facing serious prison time as a result of a second felony drug charge.
Applying for a License to Carry a Gun or Purchase a Firearm in Allegheny County
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What You Need to Know About Getting a Firearm in PA Most people that do not have criminal backgrounds do not associate criminal conduct with applying for a gun permit or attempting to obtain a firearm through the proper legal channels. However, depending on an individual’s background, serious penalties and criminal prosecution could result simply by …
Firearm Charges Dismissed by the Magistrate
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Ketchel Law was hired to defend a man charged with falsification of documents to authorities and illegal purchase/transfer of a firearm in connection with his attempt to lawfully purchase a gun. As a result of our client’s prior background, he was not eligible to purchase and/or own a firearm, however, he was unaware of his ineligibility.
Posting Bail in Allegheny County, PA
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Do you or a loved one have a bail hearing in Allegheny County? You are probably wondering about your rights and the process of posting bail. “Bail” is the process the court undertakes to determine if an individual criminally charged can or should be released pending the disposition of their case. Bail also determines the …
DUI Court—Allegheny County (Part II)
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Five Phases of DUI Court in Allegheny County The following information is part II of a two-part segment concerning DUI Court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Read Part I here. What is DUI Court? DUI Court is a specialty court of the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County specifically designed to address a second DUI or …
DUI Court—Allegheny County
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Information about DUI Court in Allegheny County The mission of Allegheny County’s DUI Court is to hold multiple DUI offenders accountable through bringing about behavioral change. The goal for every participant is to end DUI recidivism and/or other criminal behavior through the use of long term judicial intervention, intensive probation supervision and drug and/or alcohol treatment. …
ARD Program—Pennsylvania
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What is the ARD Program and would it Benefit You? The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (“ARD”) program is a special program for first time offenders in Pennsylvania. ARD is usually used for a first offense DUI, but also can be used for other crimes such as first time drug possession and theft. As the name suggests, …
Can Your Criminal Record Be Expunged?
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According to the Society for Human Resource Management, approximately 92% of employers conduct criminal background checks before hiring a potential new employee. A criminal charge on your record can have long lasting implications on your life and your job prospects. Because of this, it is important to make sure your record is criminal charge free. …