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PWID Controlled Substance Schedule Drugs

The law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey treats schedule I substances differently, and a person convicted of PWIDfaces a much harsher criminal penalty

Eligibility For an Expungement in New Jersey & Pennsylvania?

Expungements & Record Sealing

In New Jersey, individuals can obtain an expungement of criminal records even if a person is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense.

What makes the sale of a gun illegal in Pennsylvania

Illegal Gun and Firearms Crimes

While there are restrictions within the Commonwealth, most individuals can obtain one and carry a gun or firearm if they satisfy certain requirements

How consent to an illegal search could kill your DUI defense

Drunk Driving & DUI/DWI Defense

The United States Supreme Court has ruled found that police can’t draw a DUI suspect’s blood without a search warrant, there may be way around this decision.

Asset Transfers, Long Term Care & Medicaid Recovery

Many of our clients ask if simply transferring assets prior to death is a proper strategy to avoid paying inheritance taxes and the answer is

5 Things To Know About Guns in New Jersey and The Grave Acts

Illegal Gun and Firearms Crimes

PA has its Uniform Firearms Act and NJ has its Graves Act for guns. The states share borders but are very different as “may issue” vs. “shall issue” states

Philadelphia’s Bail Policy Isnt Progressive (Jersey has it)

Criminal Defense

Most people simply do not understand that bail isnt meant to punish an accused person prior to trial. The US and Pennsylvania Constitution prohibit it

Suppression Granted-Possession With Intent to Deliver Drugs

General

Our clients defense at trial was extremely weak because there was strong evidence to suggest that he was in constructive possession of the illegal narcotics.