Pennsylvania imposes mandatory COVID face mask but there are exceptions
Pennsylvania now require faces masks for anyone working or shopping at a grocery store or pharmacy within the Commonwealth.
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Is a New York License Plate Probable Cause in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
I have written many articles, done videos, and podcast focused on probable cause and reasonable suspicion. Some may say that I spend way too much time discussing or explaining these concepts but these issues truly are often the strongest defense in the majority of illegal drug, narcotic, gun, firearm and even drunk driving cases. If police don’t […]
What to know about Pennsylvania and New Jersey Governors’ executive order to release from county jail and state prisons.
Recently Pennsylvania and New Jersey Governors Tom Wolf and Phil Murphy signed executive orders which makes thousands of inmates eligible for temporary release in both states. The process in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is very similar and releases will begin next week. According to these orders, releases will be granted on a case by case basis. The […]
Hate Crimes
Switch to draftPreviewUpdatePermalink:https://gambonelaw.com/hate-crimes/(opens in a new tab)Edit Hate Crimes Hate crimes in Pennsylvania can be violent offenses that are added as an additional charge to other serious charges such as arson or assault. However, hate crimes do not always have to be violent. A hate crime can be a verbal harassment, assault or vandalism of […]
Is a business required to open its door during the COVID shutdown if the local, state or federal government knocks on it?
Many small business owners believe that it is simply not economically feasible to close their doors for a month without losing their businesses entirely. They want to operate despite the shutdown order
Juvenile Justice – How to help your teen or young adult from creating the wrong summer memories
Our criminal defense law firm represents individuals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey charged with crimes and offenses ranging from simple possession of drugs and narcotics to violent felony crimes such as aggravated assault, robbery and homicide. While the majority of these cases involve representation of adults, our law firm has also represented minors in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aggravated Assault- NOT Guilty – “He had a sword!”
Last week, I defended a client with a most unusual story. This young man, H.L., was charged with aggravated assault, a crime graded as a felony of the first degree in Pennsylvania. In addition to this serious charge, our client faced the charges of terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person (REAP). These charges came […]