On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Mar 27, 2020 | criminal law
College is costly, and students may have few options but to obtain financial aid or student loans to attend. Losing any part of an aid package may mean losing out on getting a degree. When a student faces a criminal charge for an on-campus crime, there is a chance...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Mar 17, 2020 | criminal law
According to the National Coalition on Domestic Violence, 27.5% of men in Pennsylvania and 37.7% of women experience some form of abuse from an intimate partner at some point in their lives. Examples of abuse include stalking, sexual violence or physical violence. ...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Dec 9, 2019 | criminal law
When crimes occur in Greensburg (especially tragic crimes), it may be easy for many to rush to judgment against the people accused of them. Oftentimes, however, the unique circumstances of an offense should instead prompt questions as to what might have possessed the...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Nov 12, 2019 | criminal law
A theft charge in Pennsylvania could result in either a misdemeanor or felony conviction depending on the amount of property allegedly taken. For a conviction, however, a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that an individual intentionally used deception...
On behalf of Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Sep 25, 2019 | criminal law
The criminal appeal process is not something that many people understand. It is complex and confusing at times. If you are in a situation to appeal a criminal conviction in Pennsylvania, then it may help to learn more about the process. Knowing what you need to do and...
by Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Feb 26, 2019 | criminal law
The laws associated with drug crimes can differ from state to state. When a person is charged with drug possession in Pennsylvania, it is important that he or she understands exactly what the allegations mean and what the possible consequences are. By having this...
by Skala Miller, PLLC, Attorneys at Law | Nov 8, 2018 | criminal law
States very greatly in how severely they treat marijuana possession in their laws. How about Pennsylvania? What type of offense is marijuana possession under state law? Here in Pennsylvania, recreational marijuana possession remains illegal. However, such possession...
