PA Clean Slate 3.0: Who Qualifies for Automatic Record Sealing in Philadelphia in 2026?
Under Pennsylvania’s new clean slate law (commonly referred to as “Clean Slate 3.0”), certain offenses are eligible for automatic record [...]
What Happens if You Cause an Accident While Driving Under the Influence in Pennsylvania?
One of the biggest risks of driving under the influence (DUI) is causing an accident that results in serious or [...]
What are Your Options if You Admitted to Driving Drunk in Pennsylvania?
Let’s say you got pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI), and let’s say that you admitted to being [...]
How Can You Prove You are Innocent in Pennsylvania?
You’ve been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania. But, you are innocent. You are wrongly accused, and your future is [...]
Is Racial Profiling a Defense to Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania?
Unfortunately, racism is very much still a real problem in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania. There have been several [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney: The Importance of Legal Specialization
If you have questions about math homework, you would not consult a literature teacher just as you would not consult [...]
What Types of Criminal Background Searches Are Used in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney, located in Philadelphia, Pensylvania, I have seen in recent history, the United States has witnessed [...]
What is Considered Drug Conspiracy in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense lawyer, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I am often asked about drug conspiracy and its accompanying charges. [...]
Understanding the ARD Program for DUIs in Pennsylvania
As a DUI attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I know that as the holiday season approaches, law enforcement agencies across Pennsylvania [...]
What is the Crime of Capital Murder and Its Consequences in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have worked with clients who have been charged with capital murder. [...]
When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have experience providing counsel to parents whose child has been charged [...]
Pennsylvania Statutes on Marijuana
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have defended those who have been accused of marijuana possession. Possession of marijuana [...]
What Should I Do if I Am Arrested in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I know that most of our encounters with law enforcement are relatively benign, [...]
Can I Refuse a Police Search If Detained By Police in Philadelphia?
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, people ask me questions about whether they can refuse a police search during [...]
Pennsylvania Shoplifting Laws
Although shoplifting may seem easy to define, in legal terms, a shoplifting charge can mean quite a few things. Of [...]
Burglary Charges in Philadelphia
Burglary in Pennsylvania is a serious offense. It is not something that an accused person should deal with alone. The [...]
Client Acquitted of Pointing Gun at Officers
I have been a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia since 2005. I was a prosecutor for four years beginning in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]