Emergency Bail and Detainer Petitions – COVID-19, Jail & The Constitution
Medical experts have classified jail facilities as “ticking time bombs” for disease. There is strong constitutional ground for release under the 8th Amendment
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COVID-19, REDUCED BAIL & LIFTING PROBATION DETAINERS FOR MEDICAL REASONS
Confinement in a county, state, or federal facility often create the ideal environment for the transmission of contagious diseases like COVID-19.
Staying out of trouble this Saint Patrick’s Day
The corona virus outbreak will make this Saint Patrick’s week very different but many will still find a way to celebrate it.
Common Questions About Protection From Abuse (PFA)
A PFA and an FRO aren’t criminal prosecutions but a criminal case can develop from them in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Is Philly DA really ignoring crime or refusing to prosecute it?
Many Philadelphians have accused Krasner of offering “sweet” deals but plea offers aren’t uncommon and are made for many reasons
Pennsylvania Offense Gravity Scores
Pennsylvania Crimes & Offense Gravity Score Recently, I put out Podcast #5 where I explained the sentencing process and why its important if you are considering a plea deal. Obviously, we want all of our cases to end with an acquittal (not guilty) or with charges dismissed! This can’t always happen and so concepts such […]
The Most Common Client Question About Sentencing
You must view sentencing as an opportunity to still obtain a favorable outcome despite a plea or conviction
Why only probation for evidence tampering following a death? Understanding Sentencing Guidelines
Why Probation for Tampering with evidence following a death Recently a Philadelphia jury found 22 year old Michael White not guilty of voluntary manslaughter and related charges following an incident which resulted in the death of Sean Schellenger. The incident occurred in Rittenhouse Square Section of the City in 2018 and White was charged with […]
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
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 […]