Pre-trial intervention (PTI) is a diversion program in New Jersey which allows a person to avoid a criminal conviction and be eligible for an expungement following completion of a program. Like Pennsylvania’s ARD program a person’s admission into the program is largely based on the prosecutor (assistant district attorney) discretion and the courts review of […]
Our criminal defense law firm defends individuals charged with different gun and illegal firearm offenses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As I’ve written in my previous blogs, books, and stated in my videos, New Jersey and Pennsylvania treat illegal guns differently. In New Jersey, the illegal possession of a gun or firearm (Title 18, Chapter […]
Warrantless search is a major issue in all criminal defense cases but especially those involving illegal guns (Title 18, Chapter 61, PA; 2C: 39-5, NJ), drugs (Title 35, Section 780-113, PA; 2C: 35-10, NJ), narcotics (Title 35, Section 780-113, PA; 2C: 35-10, NJ), controlled substance, Drunk Driving and DWI (Title 75, Chapter 38, PA; 39: […]
Summer is here and there is nothing that can ruin it like getting arrested! While most of my readers won’t run into any trouble this summer season, they may have a friend or a family member who doesn’t read my blog, my books, or watch my videos. As I’ve written on my blog and in […]
According to a report from the United State Department of Justice, crime is more common in the summer than the winter. This doesn’t apply to all crimes, but there are a few that spike every summer in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey where our criminal defense law represents individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses. […]
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 […]
