Common Crimes During New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
A criminal problem can happen at any time but there is a greater chance that this could happen whenever there is a large gathering of people and alcohol
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Why being “Super” just isn’t enough in 2020
Recently colleagues nominated me as a 2020 Super Lawyer the field of criminal defense within the Philadelphia metro area. Obviously, I’m humbled and 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 him or herself […]
Drugged Driving Defense, Tolerance, and Impairment
Our criminal defense law firm represents individuals charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. While most people typically associate a DUI/DWI with alcohol, it can also involve legal prescription drugs and as well as illegal drugs and narcotics. Pennsylvania, under Title 75 Section 3802(d) […]
PENNSYLVANIA’S CASTLE DOCTRINE & SELF DEFENSE
Our law firm defends individuals accused of crimes and offenses involving guns and firearms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While the Commonwealth and the Garden State maintain laws against the illegal possession of firearms and guns, there are situations where legal gun owners are charged with criminal offenses following an incident involving the weapon. These […]
Enhanced Penalties In PA DUI & Criminal Cases
Pennsylvania Enhanced Penalties In Criminal Cases If you are facing criminal charges or DUI charges in Pennsylvania there are certain circumstances that can lead to enhanced, meaning much more harsh, penalties. This is true even for a first offense misdemeanor. Rather than go through this alone it makes ensue to consult with our Philadelphia criminal […]
Constructive Possession and Vehicle Searches
Our law firm, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, represents individuals charged with a variety of crimes and offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Many of these matters start with a vehicle or traffic stop followed by a search of the vehicle based on the police officer’s belief that it contains contraband (i.e. drugs, gun). Do Police […]
What it takes to withdraw a guilty plea in New Jersey or Pennsylvania
Our law firm represents individuals in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As I have written on previous occasions, while the 2 state share borders and residents travel between them daily, their criminal courts operate differently. You may recall that in Pennsylvania a defendant is entitled to a preliminary hearing whereas in New Jersey […]
DUI Laws & Different Pennsylvania BAC Levels
In Pennsylvania if you are driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher you can be charged with DUI. While this applies to anyone over the legal age of 21 there are also different DUI laws in Pennsylvania for different people based on age, profession, etc. These are explained below and the […]
Criminal Trespass In Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Our law firm represents individuals charged with criminal trespass in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. If you face this type of offense it is important that your criminal lawyer explain that it can be graded as a felony, misdemeanor, or summary offense. Obviously, there is a dramatic difference between the grading within this criminal category and […]
DUI DEFENSE – LEGALLY PRESCRIBED NARCOTICS
Our criminal defense law firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania defends accused individuals charged with a variety of driving under the influence offenses (DUI). While most people believe that DUI involves alcohol only (drunk driving), there are many offenses under Pennsylvania’s DUI statute which pertain to legally prescribed drugs and narcotics. A person can still be […]