Underage Drinking & Alcohol Consumption Laws in Pennsylvania
Many people ring in the New Year with a drink and a toast to friends. For minors, however, the prospects [...]
Pennsylvania Shoplifting Laws
Although shoplifting may seem easy to define, in legal terms, a shoplifting charge can mean quite a few things. Of [...]
New Pennsylvania Expungement Law and What it Means for You
In February 2016 Tom Wolf, the governor of Pennsylvania, formally signed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 166. This action expanded the Pennsylvania [...]
Consequences for Driving Without a License in Pennsylvania
As a DUI attorney in Pennsylvania, PA, I help people who facing DUI or DWI charges. Driving without a license [...]
Violent Crimes in Pennsylvania
Being convicted of a violent crime in Pennsylvania has life-changing consequences including the potential for a long jail sentence. In [...]
Drugged Driving in Pennsylvania
As a DUI attorney in Philadelphia, I've defended people who've been accused of driving under the influence of drugs. In [...]
Open Container Laws in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania open container laws apply to both drivers and passengers of motor vehicles, and the laws provide that neither a [...]
Pennsylvania’s Stand Your Ground Law
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, PA, I understand that nothing is more important than the safety of your home [...]
Medications & Medical Conditions that Can Affect a Breath Test in a DUI Case
As a DUI defense attorney in Philadelphia, I run into situations where a client's medications or medical conditions can impact [...]
The Consequences of Parole Violations In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a fairly complex system for paroling eligible prisoners that it first enacted through the Parole Act of 1941, [...]
Underage DUI Facts for Pennsylvania Residents
For years, there have been several issues surrounding this unfortunate fact: there is a large population of people who fail [...]
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Pennsylvania?
As a DUI attorney in Philadelphia, I've been asked whether DUI checkpoints are legal in Pennsylvania. Since the United States [...]
What You Need to Know About Resisting Arrest in Pennsylvania
As a criminal lawyer in Pennsylvania, I have helped clients who've been charged with resisting arrest. In this article, I'll [...]
Pennsylvania’s Implied Consent Law
Did you know that when you signed the application for your driver’s license, you were agreeing to submit to any [...]
Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Arrests are Unconstitutional
When arrested on suspicion of DUI in Philadelphia, the police have certain legal duties and rights to ensure the safety [...]
Drug Charges Dismissed After Motion to Suppress Granted
Drug Charges in Philadelphia Dismissed After Motion to Suppress Granted Outcome: As a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, I frequently represent people [...]
Gun Laws in Pennsylvania
As a criminal lawyer in Philadelphia, I defend persons accused of gun crimes. Since Philadelphia is trying to reduce gun [...]
Computers Crimes in Pennsylvania
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, I help people who have been accused of computer crimes. In recent years, [...]
Burglary Charges in Philadelphia
Burglary in Pennsylvania is a serious offense. It is not something that an accused person should deal with alone. The [...]
Possession of Controlled Substances in Philadelphia
Receiving a charge for a controlled dangerous substance is a serious matter in the state of Pennsylvania. A convicted person [...]