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Personal Injury
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At the Shelton Firm we believe in Assertive Regional Representation. It is our goal to give the highest quality legal representation to the residents of Lancaster, York, and Chester County.
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April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
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All the counties surrounding the mid-state including, Delaware, Chester, Lancaster, Montgomery, Berks, and Dauphin Counties, have experienced a spike in DUI arrests over the last several years. Hiring a Lawyer for DUI cases is no small decision. Call The Shelton Firm today at (717) 823-0899 for a free consultation and get the answers you’re looking for. Every DUI Trial is an extremely methodical and technical proceeding. There are two legal issues prevalent in every DUI Prosecution. First is the stop of the motor vehicle. A vehicle stop can be disputed for a variety of reasons, including that the Police Officer did […]
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March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
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Being arrested can be the most stressful event in a person’s life. We here at The Shelton Firm understand that knowing the process can assist in relieving the anxiety of arrest. This article will explain the criminal court process and explain how an experienced criminal defense lawyer can assist you through this process. Please feel free to contact The Shelton Firm today and request a free consultation. The Shelton Firm is a criminal defense law firm representing clients in Lancaster County, Lebanon County, Chester County, York County, and Berks County. PRELIMINARY ARRAIGNMENT The first official event after arrest for a […]
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February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
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Have you ever been struck by a moving vehicle? Hurt as a passenger in an automobile collision? This article will explain your options to make sure that you’re not stuck with those expensive medical bills and how the Shelton Firm can help you make sure your fully compensated for your crash. At The Shelton Firm we understand our clients need to get fully and wholly compensated for a car accident for which they had no fault. Contact us today and schedule your free consultation and allow us to lay out your options. The most prevalent type of litigation in […]
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February 11, 2017
February 11, 2017
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Pennsylvania State Police, and local municipal officers hand out thousands of speeding tickets and traffic tickets every single year. Many people have come to the mistaken belief that the best practice is to plead guilty, pay the traffic ticket and move on. The truth is every single year residents of Central Pennsylvania have been encumbered by additional driving penalties, including license suspension, from pleading guilty to tickets, other than that fine listed on the ticket. At The Shelton Firm we understand the importance that a driver’s license plays in everyone’s daily responsibilities. The Shelton Firm handles Traffic Court matters in, […]
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February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017
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The York County District Attorney’s Office has informed York law enforcement of the protocol for applying for Search Warrants to get Blood in York DUI Cases, according to the York Daily Record. This is in response to recent changes in Implied Consent law due to Birchfield v. North Dakota, a United States Supreme Court Decision where the Court found that the Fourth Amendment permitted warrantless breath tests, incident to arrests for drunk driving, but not warrantless DUI blood tests. In Pennsylvania the DUI law states that a person, may not drive a vehicle if he has drank enough alcohol […]
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December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016
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DUI’s in Lancaster, York, and Chester Counties have been on the rise for several years. According to an article in the Roxborough Patch, there were a total of 610 DUI arrests and 61 alcohol related crashes over the 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday weekend alone. The 610 DUI arrests over Thanksgiving were an 11% increase over the previous year’s number of 558. In Pennsylvania the DUI law states that a person, may not drive a vehicle if he has drank enough alcohol to 1) render him or her incapable of safely driving the vehicle, or 2) place his BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) […]
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December 15, 2016
December 15, 2016
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In a show that truly anyone can be charged with DUI, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was charged on Nov 12, 2016, according to the York Daily Record. While All the counties surrounding the mid-state have experienced a spike in DUI arrests over the last several years, many clients are surprised at how a Criminal Defense Attorney can change the outcome of any criminal proceeding. Call today at 717-823-0899 for a free consultation and let me lay out your options regarding your DUI Arrest. In Pennsylvania the DUI law states that a person, may not drive a vehicle if he has […]
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December 14, 2016
December 14, 2016
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The day before Thanksgiving has slowly become one of the biggest drinking days of the year. In response the Lancaster City Police teamed with several other Police departments to conduct one of the biggest DUI checkpoints of the year. The checkpoints were held on Queen Street and on Orange Street, both located In Lancaster City. Ultimately 7 drivers were arrested for DUI, and 4 others were arrested for possession of drugs. At The Shelton Firm we understand that serious legal consequences can evolve out of what police call “routine interactions” with the public. Police typically use information collected during […]
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December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
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Residents of York, Chester, and Lancaster counties can now take advantage of a new law that allows residents to seal their criminal records from prospective employers. The new law is in addition to the previous law which allows expungements of criminal records. The new law is a positive step in the right direction for the legislators who are beginning to understand that even a minor criminal conviction can carry a lifelong stigma affecting employ-ability and other important life functions. Upon signing the bill into law Governor Tom Wolf stated, “This law is a commonsense, positive and unprecedented step to help […]
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