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In Pennsylvania, there is no separate charge for Domestic Abuse. However, it falls under the same category as other criminal charges of stalking, harassment, etc. The state of Pennsylvania saw a disturbing rise in incidents of domestic abuse in the last 30 years. The rules and regulations have been made stricter so that protection can…

If you are in Pennsylvania, you can obtain the order of Protection from Abuse or PFA from the court which will protect you from any kind of risk of bodily harm, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. PFA order is similar to the restraining order. It also protects the victim from harassment, stalking and any…

Pennsylvania issues protection from abuse order or PFA order to protect the victims of domestic abuse and violence, stalking and sexual assault. The most common ground of the PFA order is domestic violence. PFA orders are also known as restraining orders. The court and the police use the PFA order to help protect the victim…

The state of Pennsylvania enacted the 1990 Protection from Abuse Act which safeguards all domestic members from abuse and/or assaults at the hands of other family members. The State General assembly stated the PFA charge as incidents occurring “between family or household members, sexual or intimate partners, or persons who share biological parenthood….”. In the…

In Pennsylvania, domestic violence is considered to be a serious charge against anyone. That is why, to protect people, the Pennsylvania legislature enacted the protection from abuse act in 1990. This is an act that has many regulations and prohibition that protects the victims from abuse in the house or within the family. If someone…

Even though Domestic Violence is not a direct charge in the state of Pennsylvania, it still falls under a serious criminal charge. The criminal laws of the state have been constructed in such a way that the person accused of this charge will face serious consequences if detained. If you are someone who is arrested…

If a PFA order is issued in your name, then it has the power to turn your world upside down. It is only natural that you will feel confused and overwhelmed due to the order. No matter whether the effect is long-term or short-term, it will affect your life too. When you get a PFA…

Most of us won’t understand the intricacies of law and order when faced with a domestic violence charge. Working professionals who are used to knowing the world from a mature point of view may also stagger and confuse themselves. Logue Law Group is your perfect aid, in times like these. Lawyer Sean Logue, one of the best Pittsburgh…

There are many cases of strained relationships between spouses, dating partners, live-in partners, or even past partners. Sometimes these cases take an ugly violent turn. It has been reported by the Philadelphia Police Department that one in every four women is a victim of such abuse. Men have been abused in many scenarios but the…

Stalking is defined as repeatedly communicating with or following another person so that it causes the other person a reasonable fear of bodily injury or severe emotional stress. Stalking is classified as either a third-degree felony or a first-degree misdemeanor. A first offense is considered a first-degree misdemeanor. This is the most serious misdemeanor classification. A…