Defenses to Computer Crimes in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, computer crimes can carry penalties of up to seven years in prison and $15,000 in fines for each [...]
Things to Know About Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
If you have questions about math homework, you would not consult a literature teacher just as you would not consult [...]
Fighting Fire – Defending Yourself Against an Arson Accusation in Pennsylvania
By definition, arson is “the willful and malicious burning or charring of property.” While most arson involves setting fire to [...]
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 attorney, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I am often asked about drug conspiracy and its accompanying charges. [...]
What Are Some Legal Defenses Against Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I am often asked about the various defenses against criminal charges. [...]
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 [...]
When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I have experience providing counsel to parents whose child has been [...]
What is the Crime of Arson in Pennsylvania?
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I defend persons who have been accused of committing the crime 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 Pennsylvannia
Driving without a license is one of the serious traffic violations in Pennsylvania and is prohibited by Sec. 1501 that [...]
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 were 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 [...]
What You Need to Know About Resisting Arrest in Pennsylvania
As a criminal defense lawyer in Pennsylvania, I have helped clients who've been charged with resisting arrest. In this article, [...]
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 [...]