Criminal Defense at the State and Federal Level
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At Manchester and Associates we handle Pennsylvania criminal law and DUI defense cases. Call us 24/7 at (800) 243-4878 or email us using the form below.
The Law firm of Manchester & Associates is experienced in Pennsylvania Criminal Law and handles all types of PA criminal misdemeanors. A misdemeanor in Pennsylvania is a less serious criminal offense generally punishable by a fine or limited local jail time, but not by imprisonment in a penitentiary.
A misdemeanor in PA is a less serious criminal offense. A Pennsylvania misdemeanor is a criminal charge which is punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. If you are convicted on a misdemeanor charge, you could be faced with up to five(5) years in a PA county prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000.00.
Some of the most common Pennsylvania misdemeanor crimes are: Simple Assault, Involuntary Manslaughter, Harassment by Telephone Communication, Prostitution, Disorderly conduct, False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Luring A Child into a Motor Vehicle, Terroristic Threats, Minor Theft, and Sexual or Physical Abuse.
Yes. The original party filing the charge against you can drop the charge anytime during the proceedings. In some cases charges will be dropped if restitution is made for damages, etc.
Yes. Anyone who is harmed or damaged by an act on your part can bring charges against you. Someone witnessing an illegal act must report it to a law enforcement agency or officer who will then bring charges themselves. A person can also file a private criminal complaint with the local District Attorney's office.
In most cases none, however, in some cases you could lose driving privileges or other privileges depending on the charge and the circumstances of your case.
At Manchester and Associates, we believe in personal relationships and personal contact with our clients. Our clients will never have to deal with an answering service. Once your case comes across their desk, our lawyers will make a personal phone call to you to talk about your needs. After your FREE initial consultation they will always be available to you by their own phones day or night. The lawyers and staff at Manchester and Associates are always available to you 24/7. We understand that being charged with a crime does not just happen between the hours of 9 to 5 and that a lot of arrests occur when its dark out, and on the weekends, that is why our office phones are always forwarded to our lawyers cell phones and are answered by them personally.
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Manchester & Associates
Attorneys at Law
R. Bruce Manchester, Esquire | Brian Manchester, Esquire
124 West Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
(800) 243-4878