Technology Has Become Our Own “Big Brother”
The judge said, “Son, what is your alibi?…If you were somewhere else, then you won’t have to die.” Classic lyrics [...]
Actual or Constructive Possession: PA Law Punishes For Both
Client was charged with conspiracy and possession of contraband in a Philadelphia prison after his girlfriend brought marijuana into the [...]
Commonwealth v. P.B.; December 2012
Outcome: Not guilty of attempted murder, robbery, burglary and related felonies. Guilty only of gun possession after a jury trial. [...]
Commonwealth v. M.B.; November 2012
Outcome: Motion to suppress firearm granted and all charges withdrawn. M.B. was facing at least a4 year state sentence if [...]
Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life Imprisonment for Juveniles
On June 25th, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling in Miller v. Alabama that bars mandatory “life without parole” sentences for juvenile offenders. The [...]
Commonwealth v. T.D.; August 2012
Outcome: Sexual assault charges withdrawn by the Commonwealth due to defense investigation. If convicted, he faced certain state incarceration and [...]
Experts in Sex Offense Trials Take Away Job of Jury
Last week the Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously approved and the Governor signed an amendment to 42 Pa.C.S. § 5920, which [...]
Commonwealth v. M.N.; January 2012
Outcome: Not guilty of rape and related charges following a bench trial. M.N. was facing at least 5-10 years of [...]
Commonwealth v. D.W.; September 2009
Outcome: Not guilty of gunpoint robbery following a jury trial. D.W. was facing a mandatory minimum of 5-10 years of [...]
Commonwealth v. T.H.; June 2009
Outcome: Not guilty of Possession with intent to Deliver after a jury trial. T.H. was facing a 3-6 year state [...]
Commonwealth v. J.W.; February 2009
Outcome: Judgment of acquittal granted on narcotics and firearm charges. The entire case was dismissed against him before closing arguments. [...]
Commonwealth v. L.D.; February 2008
Outcome: Not guilty of domestic aggravated assault and related charges following a jury trial. L.D. faced a certain state sentence [...]
Commonwealth v. T.O.; January 2007
Outcome: Not guilty of attempted murder, robbery, burglary and firearm charges after jury trial. T.O. was facing a 5-10 year [...]
Commonwealth v. S.P.; May 2006
Outcome: Not guilty of rape, burglary, robbery and firearm charges after a jury trial. S.P. was facing a lengthy state [...]