More and more, as I represent kids throughout Pennsylvania for the charge of underage drinking, I am finding that police officers are offering young people a plea bargain and it’s this: “We’ll agree to let you plead guilty to a Disorderly Conduct instead of the Underage Drinking you’ve been charged with”. The first response the […]
Juvenile Court is a lot different than adult court in many ways. Juvenile court can serve the same functions as adult court with the exception of the terminology being so different. This is one of the reasons that obtaining a lawyer who practices Montgomery County Juvenile law is important if the family is to navigate […]
If you have been charged with a crime, you will need the criminal defense attorney services provided by a skilled and experienced defense attorney. You will be faced with the efforts of an aggressive prosecutor who is only concerned with winning a conviction. To offset this threat you will need to retain the most skilled […]
If you are under the age of 21 in the State of Pennsylvania, being convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) is a serious offense that could have several ramifications that could leave a lasting impression on your life. Permanent Record DUI convictions when you are considered a minor in the State of […]
The Law Offices of Basil D. Beck III have been serving the greater Philadelphia metro area for over 20 years. Beck handles all cases firsthand with an honest, straightforward approach that ensures you will remain well-informed in all aspects of your case. Offering a free initial consultation, Beck will take the time to meet with […]
If your minor child is caught drinking it is important to remember not to jump to any conclusions or decisions regarding your child’s punishment in the law. Remember this can affect their ability to drive a vehicle and if the offense is minor you will want to know all of the laws concerning your child […]
Being charged with a DUI in the state of Pennsylvania is taken very seriously, especially when it comes to habitual offenders. Not only could a driver lose their driver’s license, but a person driving under the influence could spend time in jail and be ordered to pay some pretty hefty fines. Each time a person […]
When you need a criminal defense attorney, you want an attorney who is actually going to fight for you. While there is a long list of criminal defense attorneys serving the Montgomery County Pa area, you need to know how to choose the best attorney for your specific circumstances. Consider these 7 tips before choosing […]
Thursday, January 16, 2014, was undoubtedly a red letter day for enforcement of underage drinking violations. On that day, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, District Justice Kathleen M. Valentine was asked to decide over sixty cases involving kids charged with underage drinking from a Villanova party that occurred at the Bryn Mawr Courts apartments at the beginning of […]
At least once a week someone will call my office and run a certain scenario by me. It will involve a DUI stop, an arrest, and the question “did I refuse the breathalyzer test”? Of course, the answer always depends on a variety of factors, the most important of which would be when the request for […]
