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October 2018 Recap

The month of October has been productive at Cornerstone Law Firm. Attorney Crossett successfully settled two car accident cases for clients, helping them to receive financial compensation for their pain and suffering. David also attended several “depositions,” a part of the civil litigation process that allows testimony under oath before trial in order for both […]

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Public Drunkenness and Kutztown University Students

At Cornerstone Law Firm, we’ve helped many Kutztown University students who are accused of crimes. When a college student is charged with public drunkenness or another crime involving alcohol or drugs, the impact on the student’s academic and professional future can be profound. Here are several things that a student at Kutztown University or any […]

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End of August

It’s been a busy month at Cornerstone Law Firm. Attorney Crossett spent a week in a trial in Berks County over unfair trade practices, and also successfully brought several insurance claims to favorable conclusions. He has been advising a company on compliance with state regulations, and is defending several federal lawsuit. Attorney Ready achieved a […]

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Trespassing in Pennsylvania

Get off my Lawn! The law of Trespassing on Land in Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, trespassing on land can give rise to either civil or criminal penalties. A “civil trespass” refers to an action suing someone for damages to your land, while criminal trespass results in penalties such as jail time or fines. In many cases […]

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Courtroom Movies to Watch This Spring

Ever consider attending a trial in your spare time? Most legal cases being argued in court are open to the public. Come one Come all!  Attendance is free! Not interested? Didn’t think so. Unless they have a stake in the outcome, most folks have no desire to poke their heads inside a courtroom. Most of […]

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What is Structuring?

What is Structuring? Structuring, also known as smurfing, is a financial technique that involves making a series of small deposits to a bank to avoid triggering automatic financial reporting requirements. Both federal and Pennsylvania laws forbid this practice, and it is crucial to be aware of these laws to avoid running afoul of them. Federal […]

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Can my sentencing be deferred while my case is on appeal?

If you’ve lost a criminal case at trial and you’re looking to bring an appeal, will the court consider deferring your sentence until the appeal is decided? Under Pennsylvania law, there are several factors that a court will consider in making this determination. First though, we want to make sure that you know that there […]

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Pennsylvania Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving

On June 5, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law. It is Senate Bill 37, known as Paul Miller’s Law. Paul Miller’s Law bans the use of hand-held devices while driving and makes it a ticketable offense. Pennsylvania is now the 29th state in the United States to ban distracted driving. Prior […]