What is the Felony Murder Rule and what triggers it in Pennsylvania?
Currently, if you’re convicted of felony murder in the Commonwealth, you face a mandatory minimum life sentence.
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Drug overdose deaths are at a historic high in Philadelphia. How will it change criminal prosecutions of dealers and addicts?
Deaths involving opioids are actually decreasing, while deaths involving stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine are increasing.
The 4 most Common Crimes That Will Occur Before, During & After Large Sports Events (like the World Series)
Every World Series game, regardless of the outcome, will generate excitement, massive crowds and likely overconsumption of food and alcohol. This combination sometimes leads to criminal problems for fans and their families.
5 Extra Reasons to NOT Drink & Drive (DUI/DWI) During This Baseball Playoff Weekend in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York
For many in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, playoff baseball means extra time to spend with family and friends. Many use the time to tailgate in parking lots or to host parties. While these events are often memorable, the frequently lead to the drinking and driving.
Who else can give consent to search your home, vehicle, or electronic device without a search warrant? Why it matters and how it could make a big difference in your criminal case
We always advise clients to never or give up waive constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure or self-incrimination.
Does your 5th Amendment Right (self-incrimination) and 4th Amendment Right (illegal search and seizure) apply to your Smartphone’s passcodes and passwords?
Electronic devices, unlike a home or storage locker, have non-physical barriers which require a specific code that is usually only within the knowledge of the accused person.
5 Reasons to Reject a Plea “Deal” in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
It is sometimes in a client’s best interest to plead guilty. This isn’t something that one should do without a careful evaluation of these 5 issues.
Do criminal bench warrants expire or become invalid after a certain period of time in Pennsylvania or New Jersey?
In most situations if a person has an existing bench warrant, they will be arrested during a routine traffic stop or perhaps going through a security check point at an airport, train station, or bus depot.
Are you really eligible for a criminal diversion program for a felony gun charge in Pennsylvania (ARD) or New Jersey (PTI)?
Diversion programs are usually reserved for misdemeanor offenses but not felonies, especially gun crimes. Some people, however, do receive these diversion programs
Why a Court of Common Pleas Judge blocked Philadelphia’s executive order banning guns from city playgrounds and what is the only way to change gun laws in Philadelphia?
Gun violence is at an all time high in the city of Philadelphia and more than 1,400 people have been shot this year alone in that city. This is a higher number then New York and Los Angeles, which have much larger populations (New York – 8.3 million; Los Angeles – almost 4 million). Philadelphia has less than half the population of Los Angeles and less than a quarter of the population of New York City, yet a higher rate of gun violence!