What is the Crime of Arson in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense lawyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I defend persons who have been accused of committing the crime of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Criminal Charge for Patronizing a Prostitute in Philadelphia
As a criminal attorney in Philadelphia, I help people accused of crimes including solicitation of prostitution. Prostitution has been called the [...]
Unconstitutionality of Life Without Parole for Juveniles is Retroactive
On January 25, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that will drastically affect anyone convicted of homicide that [...]
Plea Bargaining in Philadelphia: A Look at its Strategies & Benefits
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, I sometimes deal with plea bargains. When defending a client, I first aggressively [...]
Assault in Philadelphia – FAQs
What’s the difference between aggravated assault and simple assault? Under Pennsylvania law, a person commits a simple assault when he [...]
Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Pennsylvania
Correction, November 2026: The post below was written in 2015, and Pennsylvania’s courts have since held several of its mandatory [...]
Endangering the Welfare of Children: Monsignor Lynn’s Fate
It’s devastating to be accused of physically or sexually abusing a child. Sometimes, though, a person who has not actually [...]
Hello, Newman! Court Strikes Down Drug and Gun Mandatory Sentence
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has dropped a bombshell on the state’s mandatory minimum sentencing statutes. On August 20, 2014, the [...]
Motion to Suppress: A Criminal Attorney’s Best Weapon
Motion to Suppress: A Criminal Defense Attorney’s Best Weapon In this video, my first, I take a few [...]
If the Police Didn’t Read Me My Rights, Is My Case Dismissed?
I can not tell you how many times I am asked this question. The general belief is that police must [...]