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Subject to Cross Episode 5: “Hook, Line, and Sinker”

Posted August 29, 2019

In Episode 5, Caroline G. Donato and Peter E. Kratsa describe listener feedback, their new “hook”, and teach their listeners what happens when a person is arrested. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review “Subject to Cross” on iTunes, Spotify, and Google, and email your questions for upcoming episodes at [email protected] “Subject to Cross” is a […]

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Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 4: “Mandatory Minimums and Listener Questions”

Posted August 26, 2019

In Episode 4, Caroline G. Donato and Peter E. Kratsa discuss Mandatory Minimums and answer questions from listeners. “Subject to Cross” is a podcast on criminal law hosted by attorneys, Caroline G. Donato, and Peter E. Kratsa, both from the law firm, MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in West Chester. Criminal defense practitioners work to ensure a […]

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Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 3: “Top 10 Observations of a Criminal Defense Attorney”

Posted July 19, 2019

In Episode 3, Caroline G. Donato and Peter E. Kratsa discuss the Top 10 Observations of a Criminal Defense Attorney. “Subject to Cross” is a podcast on criminal law hosted by attorneys, Caroline G. Donato, and Peter E. Kratsa, both from the law firm, MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in West Chester. Criminal defense practitioners work to […]

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Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 2: “Getting Our Wings”

Posted July 19, 2019

In Episode 2, Caroline G. Donato and Peter E. Kratsa each discuss their most memorable case. “Subject to Cross” is a podcast on criminal law hosted by attorneys, Caroline G. Donato, and Peter E. Kratsa, both from the law firm, MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in West Chester. Criminal defense practitioners work to ensure a fair process […]

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Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 1

Posted July 8, 2019

Subject to Cross is a new podcast on criminal law hosted by attorneys, Caroline G. Donato, and Peter E. Kratsa, both from MacElree Harvey in West Chester. In Episode 1, get to know Caroline and Pete as they talk about all things criminal defense. “Subject to Cross” is a podcast on criminal law hosted by […]

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Caroline G. Donato Recognized by the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry

Posted May 1, 2019

May 1, 2019 – The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will honor Caroline G. Donato, with its 2019 Women Influencing Business Rising Star of the Year Award. Caroline will receive the award at the chamber’s annual The Women Influencing Business Dinner on June 5 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern. The annual […]

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Pennsylvania law criminalizing driving with any amount of marijuana in your system is unconstitutional. Here’s why.

Posted April 22, 2019

By Caroline G. Donato, Esquire- The law on marijuana is a hot topic, particularly in states like Pennsylvania which have not yet legalized recreational use. Pennsylvania is mixed in how it treats marijuana. Medicinal use is legal. Recreational use is illegal, except in Philadelphia where recreational use is decriminalized. Until a new law passed in […]

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Why Cheating Your Kid’s Way into College is a Federal Offense

Posted March 19, 2019

By Peter Kratsa, Esquire- As you may have heard, “Operation Varsity Blues” snared upwards of 33 affluent parents as alleged participants in a massive (as in $25 million) cheating enterprise designed to “guarantee” their children’s entrance into their college of choice. The feds even snared Aunt Becky from Full House… The mastermind of this endeavor, […]

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Do you have a criminal history? You may be unpleasantly surprised.

Posted January 21, 2019

By Donna Mita, Paralegal, Peter E. Kratsa, Esquire, and Caroline G. Donato, Esquire– I have been a paralegal assisting criminal defense attorneys for over 20 years. During this time, I have worked on many expungements. Many people believe that if they were charged with a summary (such as disorderly conduct) or a misdemeanor or felony offense […]

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Are You Recording This?! A Primer on Pennsylvania’s Wiretap Act

Posted December 14, 2018

By Peter E. Kratsa, Esquire-Technology, namely the ubiquitous cell phone, has made the ability to (stealthily) record otherwise private conversations much easier. In Pennsylvania, doing so will expose you to a potential felony violation of our Wiretap Act. Whether it’s the tech-savvy teen or the disgruntled spouse, many a client is alleged to have violated […]

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