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Slander on Facebook
Libel/Slander
The new age of social media has made it possible to communicate with a broader audience than ever before. Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and many others, it is now possible for us to gather all of our professional and personal…
Aggravated Assault in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Criminal Law
Aggravated assault is one of the most serious charges you can face in Pennsylvania. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has held that proving aggravated assault requires the government to demonstrate the mental intent to cause serious bodily…
Retraction in Defamation Cases
Libel/Slander
One of the legal principles that is most familiar to the American public is that of defamation of character. Popularized through television, movies and some of the most sensational news stories covering legal events, libel and slander cases…
Attorney Crossett Wins Landlord Tenant Trial in Dauphin County
Landlord/Tenant, Updates
This month, Attorney Crossett successfully prosecuted a landlord tenant case in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and finalized the eviction of a tenant who had refused to pay rent and threatened other tenants. Because every county has their own…
Resisting Arrest and Contraband Drug Charges Dismissed in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Criminal Law, Updates
This summer, Cornerstone Law Firm’s Joel Ready successfully obtained the dismissal of contraband drug charges, terroristic threats, and resisting arrest charges for a client in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania after habeas corpus proceedings.
Part…
Time, Place and Manner Restrictions on the First Amendment
First Amendment, Lawsuit, Updates
In previous posts, we have discussed the importance of the First Amendment. We have also discussed that speech is not always just speech — it can also be conduct. Today, we are going to talk about legitimate government restrictions on the…
Harassment Charges in Berks County Dismissed – March 2020
Criminal Law, Litigation
Last month, Attorney Joel Ready obtained dismissal of harassment charges in Berks County. The charges had been filed against a defendant over an alleged dispute with an ex-girlfriend. After oral argument in front of a Berks County Magisterial…
February 2020 Recap
Updates
What were we up to in February 2020? Our attorneys have been working hard at settling cases and resolving conflicts on behalf of our clients.
Attorney David Crossett
Attorney David Crossett has been working on a number of personal…
Criminal Trial Attorneys in Berks County
Criminal Law, Litigation
If you are facing criminal charges in Berks County, Pennsylvania, you will find yourself facing several very important questions as you strategize how to handle your case. The chief among all these questions is whether you should go forward…
Attorney Crossett Represents Mail Carrier in Religious Liberty Case
Religious Freedom
At Cornerstone Law Firm, we believe the First Amendment defends each individual's right to live freely according to their deeply held conscience and faith.
In a recent religious liberty case, Attorney David Crossett represented a Lancaster…