Tag Archives: Berks County
Berks County Among the Most Dangerous for DUIs in Pennsylvania
Fortunately, the number of impaired driving deaths appears to be on the decline in Pennsylvania over the past several years. However, there are still some areas of the state where driving under the influence remains a particular problem. In a ranking based on deaths per 100,000 residents, Berks County ranks as the sixth-most dangerous county […]
How Can the Berks County Drug Court Help You?
According to recent figures, the prison population in Pennsylvania has increased by 625% over the last 32 years. In the last eight years, Berks County has been trying to stem the increase in incarceration rates by using specialized treatment courts to get people the help they need rather than throwing them in jail. Berks County […]
Social Media and Criminal Charges
By March of this year, Facebook had over 901 million active users worldwide. In the three months prior, an average of 300 million photographs were uploaded to Facebook each day. Twitter claims to have over 200 million users. MySpace, LinkedIn, and other social media sites mean connectivity is everywhere. Gossip, plans, thoughts, questionable statements — […]
Berks County Criminal Courts
Individuals accused of a crime in Berks County can expect to have contact with two different courts within the county during the criminal process. The most important is the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. This is a trial court of general jurisdiction that handles most criminal and civil matters arising within its jurisdiction. Most […]
What Happens After Arrest
Criminal process in Berks County Arrest on criminal charges might be a surprise following a traffic stop, or result from an ongoing investigation. For the accused, understanding the road ahead is important when facing criminal charges in Berks County. Contacting a criminal defense law firm upon arrest is critical. Reputable defense lawyers are available 24 […]
