Waiving your Preliminary Hearing – How does it limit your defense options and strategy in Pennsylvania?
A preliminary hearing is your criminal defense lawyer’s first opportunity to challenge the evidence against you.
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Underage Drinking and Driving In New Jersey – Is it a DWI and does it matter?
In New Jersey, if an underage driver’s BAC is .01 or more, but less than .08, then license suspension is
Convictions That Can Result In Your Concealed Carry Being Revoked
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is what is known as a ‘shall issue’ state for concealed carry licenses.
Informants and Police Investigations – What must the prosecution tell you!
Our criminal defense law firm represents individuals charged with a different felony and misdemeanor crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These crimes range from the possession of illegal narcotics and drugs, guns, firearms, to violent felonies such as murder, manslaughter, robbery, and burglary. In some of these cases, the prosecution and police use confidential informants […]
Self Defense & The Duty to Retreat in Pennsylvania
There is a presumption in Pennsylvania that deadly force is justified and that it is immediately necessary if the person against whom force is used
Rioting and Failure to Disperse in Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Despite continued executive order in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to maintain face masks, social distancing and groups beyond 25, local police must deal with protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Riots are occurring around the country and unfortunately, in the city of Philadelphia, along in its surrounding Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester […]
My Top 5 Criminal Defense Tips For Summer 2020….remember COVID isn’t a Defense!
Despite COVID, many are moving forward with their lives, especially small business owners, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Even many medical doctors and health experts have come out against the continued “shelter in place” or “run and hide” position.
Municipal Ordinance Violation vs. Disorderly Person Offense In New Jersey
While disorderly offenses are far less serious than indictable crimes, they are nevertheless criminal offenses.
Child Endangerment – Felony or Misdemeanor Charge in Pennsylvania
A child endangerment charge is extremely serious because they not only subject the person to a possible jail sentence, state prison, and an extended period of probation
Pennsylvania Mandatory Business Shutdown – Criminal Charges, Fines or Just Warnings?
A person is guilty of obstruction where he or she intentionally obstructs, impairs, or prevents the administration of law or other governmental function by force, violence, physical interference, or obstacle.