The Differences between Federal Crime Vs. State Crime Are you looking for a definitive guide to be able to tell the difference between a federal crime vs. state crime? It can be difficult to find good information on what determines…
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Employment Discrimination and COVID-19
Employment Discrimination and COVID-19 You may have questions regarding employment and the coronavirus. Over the past six months, we’ve seen a lot of changes in the workplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some businesses were forced to shut down and…
Should I Plead Guilty or Not Guilty?
Should I Plead Guilty or Not Guilty? Here at Dutko Law, we offer defense lawyer services for a variety of different cases. Whether you’re facing a DUI or assault charges, we’re here to help you. If you’re wondering, “Should I…
Tips For Your First Time In Court
Tips for Your First Time in Court If you have your first–ever court appearance coming up, it’s understandable that you might be a little anxious. Even if you’re dealing with something small like a traffic ticket, a loan repayment, or a…
Differences Between Divorce, Annulment, and Separation
The Differences Between Divorce, Annulment, and Separation With everything that’s been going on in the United States recently, it’s understandable that families have been under a lot of stress. If your family members haven’t contracted COVID-19, you probably have friends…
Domestic Violence, Coronavirus, and Quarantine
Domestic Violence and the Quarantine The coronavirus outbreak has been a stressful time for many families. People are losing their jobs, are having hours cut back, or are being forced to work from home. Meanwhile, these people aren’t sure if…
Courtroom Etiquette
Courtroom etiquette makes an impact. Raymond Babbitt never missed an episode of People’s Court, and we know you wish you could say the same. What better way to spend the long, hot days of summer than watching court programs for…
Tips for Handling a Divorce Dispute
Here at Dutko Law, we help people who need Family Attorney services in Kutztown and the surrounding areas. One of the services we offer in this capacity is that of a divorce lawyer. Divorce is a troubling time for everyone…
American Legal Terms Defined, Part 2
Stare Decises, Amicus Curae, what, are lawyers speaking another language? Yes, actually, Latin is very prevalent in law just like it is in scientific nomenclature. But even people fluent in Latin (a dead language) have a hard time understanding lawyers…
Punishments for Crimes Throughout History
Are you aware that both violent and property crime has been steadily declining for decades? It may not seem like it, at least if you watch the news, but it has never been safer to live in America. Part of…