The proposal to change Pennsylvania’s cash bail system has caused a lot of concern, especially in Philadelphia, where there were over 420 homicides and over 1,000 carjackings in 2022 alone.
While the majority of offenses are misdemeanors and, in some cases, summary offenses as opposed to felony crimes, each could substantially hinder or derail a professional or academic career.
2022 is coming to an end and here are our answers to the top 10 criminal defense questions from 2022. Our law firm wishes you a Happy New Year and looks forward to a strong 2023!
As a general rule your overall appearance and that of your defense counsel should always try to convey trustworthiness/credibility (I believe you) along with strength/competence (I respect you). I cannot stress this point enough and lawyers who tell you that “it really doesn’t matter” are simply not being honest with you or themselves.
While the parents of younger student often struggle to find ways to occupy their children, older students in high school and college are typically left to explore cities, travel, or just reconnect with old friends who don’t necessarily have the same academic goals.
While Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and New Jersey neighbor each other, they have different laws regarding the possession of illegal guns, firearms, as well as the possession of illegal drugs and narcotics.
Our criminal defense law firm frequently represents persons who truly believe that their action weren’t illegal and they were well within their rights under the law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in America, with drunk drivers causing 32 deaths a day according to the United States Department of Transportation. In 2022, the death toll from drunk driving was a staggering 11,654, which was a 14 percent increase from 2021. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a major problem in many states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It costs the nation over $44 billion annually.
Many of our criminal cases begin with a police traffic stop and a vehicle search. In these situations, a person right against illegal search and seizure becomes critical.
In Pennsylvania, there are actually nine (9) types of DUI charges based on the circumstances surrounding the person’s arrest.
