Paul on the Law

What is ARD in Pennsylvania? In Pennsylvania, first time DUI offenders may be offered a diversion program called Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD).  A diversion program is one that offers the opportunity to avoid the risk of a conviction at trial, and for...

COVID-19:  A Retail Apocalypse and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Tsunami?   Will COVID-19 result in a Retail Apocalypse and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Tsunami? With the economy shut down lasting longer than most companies expected, coupled with the failure of the CARES Act’s...

What is the Difference Between Simple and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania? Whenever a crime in Pennsylvania involves violence, injury, confrontation, or threats, you will be charged with a form of  Assault.  In many Pennsylvania criminal cases, this leads to the...

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM:  New Funding, New Guidelines, Return of Loans   Corporate America PPP Loans On Monday I wrote a blog post regarding the outrage over how the CARES Act's funds given to the SBA for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ran out of...

What is Self Defense in Pennsylvania?  When Can You Claim Self Defense or Defense of Others? Pennsylvania has laws relating to the justification defense of Self-Defense of oneself or Defense of others.  It is important to have a general idea of Pennsylvania's legal...

How Does Bail Work in Pennsylvania? If you are arrested in Pennsylvania, a short time after your arrest (within 48 hours) you must appear before a judge or bail commissioner at which time a form of bail will be set.  How does bail work in Pennsylvania?  Why is Bail...