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 […]
Yesterday, a jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter following death of George Floyd. The verdict has caused a lot our readers to ask what is the difference between these charges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It is important to understand that within […]
Our criminal defense law firm represents person charged with illegal drug and narcotic crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Most of our illegal drug and narcotic cases come to us following vehicle or car stops on a street, road or highway. Remember that police and other law enforcement need probable cause to search your car […]
Now that criminal courts are getting back to normal in Pennsylvania, our criminal defense law firm is back to representing accused persons at preliminary hearing across the Commonwealth. I’ve written previous articles on preliminary hearing strategies specifically those involving illegal guns, drugs and violent felonies. A preliminary hearing isn’t a trial but don’t underestimate its importance in […]
Everyone wants to win but sometimes but sometimes trials aren’t in a client’s best interest. Sometimes trial is the only option that makes sense but the evidence is just too strong. While our criminal defense law firm strives to obtain acquittals and dismissals for all of its clients and their families, we realize that pleas […]
