While the majority of criminal cases ends with a plea, this doesn’t mean you should do it. As criminal defense lawyer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, I can not tell you how many clients have come to me after a plea not understanding what they actually pled to and the long term consequences of that […]
I’ve written previous articles on the various illegal gun and firearm charges in the state of New Jersey and the mandatory minimum sentencing under the Garden State’s Graves Act. The laws in New Jersey are much stiffer than in Pennsylvania. While the Commonwealth is a “shall issue” state the state of New Jersey is a […]
Philadelphia Underage DUI Defense Attorney In Pennsylvania the legal age to consume alcohol is 21 just like the rest of the country. The legal limit for Blood Alcohol Content is .08%, again just like the rest of the United States. However, if you are under the age of 21 and are caught drinking and driving […]
A DUI/DWI (Title 75, Section 3802; 39:4-50) is a crime anyone can commit. Many people do not know what to do when you get pulled over for DUI, DWI or impaired driving charge. However, by following these steps, you can protect yourself and your rights. It is important to seek the advice of an experienced NJ […]
Recently colleagues nominated me as a 2021 Super Lawyer the field of criminal defense within the Philadelphia metro area. This was my 7th consecutive selection and obviously, I’m grateful for the selection but can’t stress enough the importance of looking beyond an attorney’s awards and other past accolades. Focus on what the attorney is doing to keep […]
Summer 2021 is here and most of us will spend extra time on the roads in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our criminal defense law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey want to provide you with a quick review of your rights and responsibilities during a police traffic stop. Most of our criminal cases, […]
In addition to the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, the Garden State officially ends its mandatory mask requirement tomorrow (Friday, May 28th), There is no doubt this will encourage people to head into New Jersey this holiday weekend. Philadelphia has yet to lift the requirement and don’t be surprised if Pennsylvania residents start crossing the bridge […]
As we get ready to kick off Summer 2023 please keep in mind 5 important legal tips, which can be a huge benefit if you find yourself charged with a crime involving illegal drugs, guns, or drunken driving (DUI/DWI). All searches done in Pennsylvania and New Jersey without a warrant are presumed to be unconstitutional. […]
Following Derek Chauvin’s conviction at trial, where a jury convicted the former Minneapolis Police Officer on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd, the question is now how much time will he serve in State prison. Prior to sentencing both the prosecution and defense teams will have the opportunity to review a pre-sentence […]
Crimes of violence are sadly in the spotlight the news and on social media especially given recent events in our country. Our criminal defense law firm in Philadelphia often defends the crimes of Aggravated Assault and Attempted Murder in Pennsylvania. These are obviously serious charges which subjects a person to a substantially long prison sentence. Even a […]
