What is Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) in New Jersey?
Like Pennsylvania’s ARD program a person’s admission into the program is largely based on the prosecutor (assistant district attorney) discretion and the courts review of the matter.
General
What you need to know about the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program (ARD).
First time offenders are often confused about the criminal justice system and the long term consequences of a criminal conviction or even an arrest. Our law firm represents a lot of individuals in this situation and it’s important to keep in mind that these individuals are often in the best position to win their case at trial through an acquittal because of their good character alone.
What is a Preliminary in Pennsylvania? What Happens During It?
I’ve written previous articles on preliminary hearing strategies specifically those involving illegal guns, drugs and violent felonies. A preliminary hearing isn’t a trial but don’t underestimate its importance in your criminal defense.
Car Thefts are at a 20 year high in Philadelphia! Over 21,000 vehicles have been stolen in the City in 2023…and there are still over 2 weeks left!
How serious is a theft, fraud or forgery charge in Pennsylvania. What makes robbery different?
Despite the Holidays, Philadelphia’s problems continue to get worse! Car thefts are at 20 year high. Over 20,000 cars have been stolen to date in 2023! Philadelphia already has some of the nation’s highest insurance rates, the theft surge is likely to make those rates even higher!
December 2023 Newsletter
Our law firm strives to provide our clients and their families with the most up to date information on their constitutional rights in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We do it through our weekly blogs, E-Updates, videos, vlogs and our mailed monthly newsletter which highlights our most popular articles.
Hand Gun Sales & Permits to Carry Increase 600% in Philadelphia – What to know about “Straw Purchases,” permits to carry, and reciprocity with New Jersey.
Most of these new Philadelphia gun owners have never owned a weapon and now must understand the responsibility and potential consequences that come with gun ownership. Pennsylvania maintains various handgun laws but, unlike New Jersey, does not mandatory minimum sentencing for most gun crimes. There are, however, some exceptions.
Plan on Drinking this weekend? What you need to know about drinking and driving in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
In addition to these obvious risks, drunk driving often carries with it a mandatory minimum jail sentence and the loss of your drivers’ license. Here are 5 points that you should keep in mind if your weekend plans include alcohol
Philadelphia’s New Mayor wants to call in the National Guard – What State and U.S. Constitution Powers will prevent it?
While the National Guard are not active-duty Soldiers, they are nevertheless a highly trained equipped military fighting force which often serves side by side with active-duty military personnel.
November 2023 Newsletter
Our law firm strives to provide our clients and their families with the most up to date information on their constitutional rights in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We do it through our weekly blogs, E-Updates, videos, vlogs and our mailed monthly newsletter which highlights our most popular articles.
Pretextual Traffic Stop, Racial Profiling, Reasonable Suspicion, and Probable Cause
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.