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 [...]
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, [...]
Possession of Controlled Substances in Philadelphia
Receiving a charge for a controlled dangerous substance is a serious matter in the state of Pennsylvania. A convicted person [...]
Defense of Cocaine Charges in Philadelphia
As a drug defense attorney in Philadelphia, I represent persons who've been charged with crimes such as possession of cocaine [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Consequences of a DUI in Philadelphia
As a DUI attorney in Philadelphia, many people ask me about the consequences they face for a DUI arrest. Getting [...]
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 [...]
Pennsylvania’s New Expungement Law Covers More Misdemeanors
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, I help clients who need to get offenses expunged from their criminal records. [...]
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 [...]
Philadelphia Civil Asset Forfeiture: A Citizen’s Guide
Philadelphia Top Asset Forfeiture Lawyer As a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, I get calls from people that are not being [...]
Expungement of Criminal Records in Pennsylvania
What is an Expungement in Pennsylvania? Expungement means to purge or remove any information of past criminal charges from law [...]
Sex Offenses in Philadelphia – FAQs
What’s the difference between rape and sexual assault? Brian M. Fishman was a prosecutor in Philadelphia for over four years [...]
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
If you are convicted of committing a criminal offense, your life will obviously change. If the offense is a serious [...]
Possession with Intent to Deliver
Possession with intent to deliver narcotics, commonly referred to as PWID, is the most charged felony in Philadelphia. You can [...]
Drug Free School Zone Mandatory Minimum Law is Unconstitutional
As a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling striking down Drug-Free School Zone mandatory minimums has [...]
Expungement Law for Convictions Takes Big Step Forward
On Monday, February 23, 2015, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 166, which would greatly expand the ability for Pennsylvanians [...]