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What Are Some Legal Defenses Against Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2021-06-29T07:11:00+00:00November 28th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I am often asked about the various defenses against criminal charges. [...]

What Are the Most Common Halloween-Related Crimes in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2023-02-08T10:39:43+00:00October 16th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I am often asked about the relationship between crime and Halloween. [...]

What is Civil Asset Forfeiture in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2024-04-12T08:30:17+00:00June 29th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, I've helped clients who are facing the seizure of their assets under Pennsylvania's [...]

When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2024-02-20T00:35:39+00:00May 28th, 2017|Categories: Juvenile Offenses, Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have experience providing counsel to parents whose child has been charged [...]

What is the Difference Between Reckless Driving and “Wet Reckless” Driving in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2024-04-12T10:36:39+00:00April 29th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , |

As a DUI lawyer and criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I've known people who were cited with reckless driving charges [...]

What is Considered a Criminal Mistrial in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2024-04-12T09:47:34+00:00April 29th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have successfully defended criminal charges in front of a jury. A [...]

How Can I Avoid Getting Pulled Over By the Police in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2019-09-11T10:16:36+00:00March 28th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , |

As a criminal defense lawyer in Philadelphia, I represent people who have been stopped by the police. Police officers are [...]

What is Considered Ethnic Intimidation in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2023-02-08T12:02:47+00:00March 6th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have dealt with those accused of ethnic intimidation. In this article, I will [...]

Pennsylvania Statutes on Marijuana

By Brian Fishman|2023-02-08T11:43:39+00:00February 16th, 2017|Categories: Drug Offenses, Criminal Defense, DUI|Tags: , , , |

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?

By Brian Fishman|2024-04-12T10:21:18+00:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

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?

By Brian Fishman|2020-09-09T08:47:25+00:00January 30th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, people ask me questions about whether they can refuse a police search during [...]

What You Need to Know About Gun Charges in Philadelphia

By Brian Fishman|2021-06-29T06:59:35+00:00January 23rd, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , |

As a criminal defense lawyer in Philadelphia, I must tell you that when faced with gun charges in Pennsylvania, especially [...]

What are the Kidnapping Laws in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2024-04-12T10:35:24+00:00January 14th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , |

As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I defend those who have been accused of committing the crime of kidnapping. [...]

What is the Crime of Arson in Pennsylvania?

By Brian Fishman|2024-04-12T10:35:44+00:00January 6th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

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

By Brian Fishman|2024-02-20T00:20:21+00:00December 27th, 2016|Categories: Juvenile Offenses, Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

Many people ring in the New Year with a drink and a toast to friends.  For minors, however, the prospects [...]

New Pennsylvania Expungement Law and What it Means for You

By Brian Fishman|2020-04-24T14:52:24+00:00December 27th, 2016|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , |

In February 2016 Tom Wolf, the governor of Pennsylvania, formally signed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 166. This action expanded the Pennsylvania [...]

Violent Crimes in Pennsylvania

By Brian Fishman|2020-12-29T09:25:27+00:00November 11th, 2016|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

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

By Brian Fishman|2024-02-09T11:12:15+00:00November 11th, 2016|Categories: Criminal Defense|Tags: , , , , , |

As a DUI attorney in Pennsylvania, PA, I help people who facing DUI or DWI charges. Driving without a license [...]