How a PCRA petition works in Pennsylvania: the § 9545(b) one-year jurisdictional clock, its three exceptions, and the current window to invoke them.
Does Pennsylvania automatically seal criminal records? What Clean Slate seals on its own in 2026, the waiting periods, the 2023 drug-felony expansion, and what still needs a petition.
In Commonwealth v. Sumpter (2025), a PA court struck down Section 6108 as applied to unlicensed open carry in Philadelphia. What it means for your charge.
PA Rule 600 requires Philadelphia prosecutors to bring cases to trial within 365 days. Brian Fishman explains excludable time and how to secure a dismissal.
The 2026 Philadelphia criminal appeal process typically requires filing a Notice of Appeal within 30 days of sentencing. However, exceptions [...]
Under Pennsylvania’s new clean slate law (commonly referred to as “Clean Slate 3.0”), certain offenses are eligible for automatic record [...]
When you get arrested for a crime in Pennsylvania, your arrest can stay with you for the rest of your [...]
If you are on probation or parole in Pennsylvania, violating the terms of your probation or parole can have serious [...]
With the holiday season upon us, we are currently in one of the busiest times of year for DUI arrests [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Pennsylvania, you need to fight your DUI by all means available. All [...]
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, you are facing fines, jail time, and other [...]
Last month, we published an article titled, What Can (and Should) You Expect from Your Philadelphia DUI Lawyer?. In that [...]
If you are facing a DUI in Philadelphia, there are several reasons why you will want to hire an experienced [...]
If you are facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Pennsylvania, you are facing several serious consequences. Depending [...]
When you get pulled over for a suspected DUI in Pennsylvania, there are lots of mistakes you want to try [...]
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Pennsylvania, is it worth fighting your DUI? Or, is it time to [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge and you already have a drunk driving conviction on your record, the consequences [...]
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, it is vital to make sure you [...]
If you are facing a DUI case in Pennsylvania, understanding your legal rights is important. Not only do you need [...]
Drunk driving cases have a handful of potential outcomes. If you are facing a DUI charge in Philadelphia, it is [...]
