“I want to file for custody of my children. How do I get started?” The first step in the process is to file a Child Custody Complaint with the Prothonotary’s Office, located at the Lancaster County Courthouse. As
Grandparent’s Custody Rights
I often receive calls from concerned grandparents curious as to what “grandparent’s rights” are in Pennsylvania as it concerns to custody of their grandchildren. Pennsylvania law on the matter seems to be ever changing. Prior to 2016, grandparents could seek
Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in the state of Pennsylvania for 2017
In recognition of his hard work and accomplishments, attorney Joseph Kenneff has been selected by The American Society of Legal Advocates as a “Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in the state of Pennsylvania for 2017.” According to the
Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney
Goodman and Kenneff is proud to announce, for excellence in the field of Criminal Law, attorney Joseph Kenneff was honored by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys with the “Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award” for 2016. The National
Gun Rights and Your Prior Record
Federal Law and Pennsylvania State laws both prohibit people who have been previously convicted of certain crimes from purchasing a firearm. The Federal prohibitions, however, are much stricter than those of Pennsylvania. The problem is that most people who are
Underage Drinking Charges in Millersville, PA
Monthly, I receive a call from the mother of an upset high school or college student shocked to find that the penalties for a Millersville PA Underage Drinking include a license suspension(Denoted as Purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor
Lancaster, PA DUI Checkpoints
In light of word last week that DUI checkpoints would be setup in some locations throughout Lancaster County this past weekend, it seemed an appropriate time for an entry regarding common questions and issues that arise regarding DUI checkpoints. While
Lancaster, PA Criminal Attorney–Durso Upheld
In a victory for state-owned university students, the Superior Court, on October 24, 2014, ruled that police officers employed by state-owned universities are outside their jurisdiction when effectuating stops on public roads that cut through these campuses, essentially upholding their
Millersville University DUI Attorney
An interesting, recent Superior Court decision that could impact many Millersville University students: In Commonwealth v. Durso, the Superior Court, in an issue of first impression, held that the campus police of a state-owned university were not statutorily authorized to
Am I eligible for the ARD program for my Lancaster, PA DUI?
Many people have heard the term ARD, but are unsure what the term actually means and entails. “ARD” stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. While it can be used for other crimes, it is most often a program considered for first