At Banks Law Group, we bring a wealth of experience to every case. Our skilled attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the best possible advice and a positive outcome to your legal matter. We specialize in the most important legal needs of everyday people like you. Attorney Matthew B. Banks was born and raised in Berks County. He graduated from Bloomsburg University with a concentration in Economics, Political Science, and Political Economics.
After graduation, he pursued his interests in law and government at Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. During his time there, he served as presidents of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and the International Law Fraternity. In addition, Mr. Banks published an article in a distinguished legal journal as a graduate student.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Banks served under Lieutenant Governor & President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Joseph B. Scarnati, III where he worked on criminal expungements and Board of Pardons issues.
After graduation, he pursued his interests in law and government at Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. During his time there, he served as presidents of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and the International Law Fraternity. In addition, Mr. Banks published an article in a distinguished legal journal as a graduate student.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Banks served under Lieutenant Governor & President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Joseph B. Scarnati, III where he worked on criminal expungements and Board of Pardons issues.
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Being charged with a Criminal offense in Pennsylvania is very serious, scary, and costly.
Depending on your situation, number of past offenses, and the facts of your case, a criminal offender could be facing; time in prison, significant fines, probation, and limited future job prospects due to a permanent criminal record.
However, there are options to alleviate the burdens of a criminal offense.
Depending on the facts of your situation, you may be eligible for a pretrial diversionary program (ARD), rehabilitative probation programs, the dropping of charges, an acquittal, or eventual expungement of your criminal record.
Depending on your situation, number of past offenses, and the facts of your case, a criminal offender could be facing; time in prison, significant fines, probation, and limited future job prospects due to a permanent criminal record.
However, there are options to alleviate the burdens of a criminal offense.
Depending on the facts of your situation, you may be eligible for a pretrial diversionary program (ARD), rehabilitative probation programs, the dropping of charges, an acquittal, or eventual expungement of your criminal record.
Below is a sequential description of the PA Criminal Process and the steps an individual charged with a criminal offense will take.
This is a broad overview provided for educational purposes only.
This is not designed to be all inclusive.
For an in depth explanation of the below process and your criminal charges, do not hesitate in contacting Banks Law Group at 844-815-9632.
At this stage criminal activity takes place.
The police will be notified and commence an investigation.
A police officer can be notified by witnesses or actually witness the event taking place.
This is a broad overview provided for educational purposes only.
This is not designed to be all inclusive.
For an in depth explanation of the below process and your criminal charges, do not hesitate in contacting Banks Law Group at 844-815-9632.
At this stage criminal activity takes place.
The police will be notified and commence an investigation.
A police officer can be notified by witnesses or actually witness the event taking place.
In Pennsylvania, the criminal process is managed by each county independently.
As such, the process can differ slightly even though the laws are the same.
This means that certain programs, such as Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP), Second Time Offenders Program (STOP), House Arrest, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Section 17 Probation, County Intermediate Punishment (CIP), State Intermediate Punishment (SIP), Boot Camp (BC), Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI), Expungements, Driving Under Influence (DUI) Court, and Drug Court are managed and enforced separately by each County.
As such, the process can differ slightly even though the laws are the same.
This means that certain programs, such as Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP), Second Time Offenders Program (STOP), House Arrest, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Section 17 Probation, County Intermediate Punishment (CIP), State Intermediate Punishment (SIP), Boot Camp (BC), Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI), Expungements, Driving Under Influence (DUI) Court, and Drug Court are managed and enforced separately by each County.
Banks Law Group's Personal Injury Team has decades of experience representing injured individuals.
We fully understand the intricacies presented with Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Workers Compensation, and Personal Injury cases.
At Banks Law, we fully understand the legal dilemmas facing our clients and the options available for a positive outcome.
Job-related injuries make things difficult for everyone.
Our experience with workers' compensation gives your case teeth.
We fully understand the intricacies presented with Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Workers Compensation, and Personal Injury cases.
At Banks Law, we fully understand the legal dilemmas facing our clients and the options available for a positive outcome.
Job-related injuries make things difficult for everyone.
Our experience with workers' compensation gives your case teeth.
Being involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident can be incredibly traumatic, stressful, and financially draining.
This is especially true when the other driver has caused the accident.
When injuries occur, it is imperative that you seek an experienced Motor Vehicle Accident, Car Accident Attorney, or our team of Accident Lawyers.
The unfortunate truth is that once an accident occurs, you are now forced to file a claim with the insurance companies involved.
This includes the other drivers insurance and your insurance company.
This is especially true when the other driver has caused the accident.
When injuries occur, it is imperative that you seek an experienced Motor Vehicle Accident, Car Accident Attorney, or our team of Accident Lawyers.
The unfortunate truth is that once an accident occurs, you are now forced to file a claim with the insurance companies involved.
This includes the other drivers insurance and your insurance company.
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