The 2026 Philadelphia Appellate Guide: Timelines and Grounds for Reversal
The 2026 Philadelphia criminal appeal process typically requires filing a Notice of Appeal within 30 days of sentencing. However, exceptions [...]
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 Are My Rights if Philadelphia Prosecutors Withhold Exculpatory Evidence?
When you are facing criminal charges in Philadelphia, you have the constitutional right to a fair trial. This means you [...]
How Does the Attorney-Client Privilege Work in Pennsylvania Criminal Cases?
When you are facing criminal charges, it is extremely important that you avoid giving too much information to the prosecution. [...]
What Are Your Miranda Rights in Pennsylvania?
While most people are familiar with the Miranda warning (“You have the right to remain silent . . . .”), [...]
What are the Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Pennsylvania?
Getting convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania has serious consequences. All summary offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies carry fines and jail [...]
What Happens When You Miss a Court Date in Pennsylvania?
When you have a court date for a traffic case or criminal case in Pennsylvania, you must show up. If [...]
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 [...]
Arrested in Pennsylvania: Should You Request a Jury Trial?
If you are facing a criminal charge that carries the possibility of incarceration, you have the right to have your [...]
Charged with a Violent Crime in Philadelphia? Here’s What You Need to Know
Violent crimes such as assault, manslaughter, and murder are among the most heavily prosecuted crimes in Pennsylvania. If you have [...]
15 Key Terms for Understanding Your Pennsylvania Criminal Case
If you have been charged with a crime, you need to do everything you can to avoid being convicted at [...]
What are Your Constitutional Rights as a Criminal Defendant in Pennsylvania?
As a defendant in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system, you are protected by rights afforded in the U.S. Constitution. Although the [...]
Criminal Law & Prison Release During Coronavirus
Criminal Justice in the Age of COVID-19 As the days pass, the news becomes more ominous about the coronavirus pandemic [...]
What Happens When You are Convicted of a Crime in Pennsylvania?
If you have been charged with a crime in Philadelphia, there is a very real risk that you will be [...]
Montgomery County DUI Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Montgomery County DUI Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing I was recently retained to represent an individual in Huntingdon Valley, Lower Moreland [...]
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Philadelphia, PA
Unlike some other states, possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in Pennsylvania. A single possession charge carries the potential [...]
Can the Police Search Your Cell Phone in Pennsylvania?
Your cell phone contains a wealth of information about you. From your call logs and text conversations to your search [...]
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 [...]
Can the Police Search Without a Warrant in Pennsylvania?
As an experienced criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, clients often ask me what to do if law enforcement visits [...]