Endangering the Welfare of Children: Monsignor Lynn’s Fate
It’s devastating to be accused of physically or sexually abusing a child. Sometimes, though, a person who has not actually [...]
Hello, Newman! Court Strikes Down Drug and Gun Mandatory Sentence
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has dropped a bombshell on the state’s mandatory minimum sentencing statutes. On August 20, 2014, the [...]
Former Philadelphia Narcotics Officers Federally Indicted
The shoe is on the other foot. The pot is calling the kettle black. The hunter has become the hunted. [...]
Philadelphia Gun Charges Dismissed After Motion to Quash Granted
Outcome: As a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, it is our experience that many cases can be won at the pre-trial stage [...]
Commonwealth v. A.C.; April 2014
Outcome: Not guilty of multiple firearm possession charges following a bench trial and his record ordered expunged. Facts: A.C. was [...]
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 [...]
Commonwealth v. O.C.; March 2014
Outcome: Not Guilty of three counts of Possession of a Firearm (VUFA § 6106, 6108 and 6105) and guilty of [...]
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 [...]
How to Avoid a Criminal Record for First-Time Offenders
A criminal record can have a serious impact on one’s life including the loss of or inability to obtain future [...]
Commonwealth v. J.W.; December 2013
Outcome: Not guilty of Possession with intent to Deliver crack cocaine and criminal conspiracy after a jury trial. J.W. was [...]
Electronic Discovery Introduced in Philadelphia Municipal Court
In a continuing push to go paperless, Philadelphia courts recently implemented electronic filing (eFiling) in its criminal court's division. This [...]
Possession with Intent to Deliver Narcotics: An Infographic
Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute is a felony in Pennsylvania. The District criminal lawyer will [...]
Commonwealth v. T.D.; September 2013
Outcome: Motion to suppress drugs granted due to a lack of credibility of police officers and all charges dismissed. Facts:T.D. was [...]
Top Five Biggest Mistakes of the Criminal Defendant
Criminal defendants can make a bunch of mistakes between the commission of crime and trial. But, some cause significantly more [...]
Possession with Intent to Deliver in PA: The Nuts & Bolts
Possession with intent to deliver narcotics, commonly referred to as PWID, is likely the most charged felony in Philadelphia. You [...]
Social Media is a Powerful Weapon in Court
The evidentiary trail from social media to a courtroom can be direct and devastating. An Oregon teenager learned that lesson the [...]
Criminals Beware: Big Brother & Others Are Watching You
In my previous blog post, I discussed how “big brother” uses technology to investigate crimes. Just weeks later, TV and news [...]
Can I Get My Criminal Record Expunged in Pennsylvania?
Would you run a marathon, leading the entire way only to get to the finish line ahead of the pack [...]
DUI in PA: That Casual Evening Out Can be Costly
As a DUI lawyer in Philadelphia, PA, I want to inform you that a pleasant evening with your friends at [...]
Miller Revisted: Batts Gives Juvenile Lifers New Life
In Pennsylvania, the law of the land prior to June 25, 2012, was that anyone convicted of first- or second-degree [...]