Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Issuing a protection from abuse (PFA) order is similar to other processes. The filing party, or the “petitioner,” is responsible for filling out the appropriate paperwork, attending a hearing about their case, and then waiting...

The thought of attending court is intimidating for many first-time offenders. The pressure of being asked questions, facing judges and a jury is so overwhelming that some defendants decide to skip their court date altogether. For...

Pennsylvania’s civil remedy for abuse is a protection from abuse (PFA) order, also known as a restraining order. It’s designed to deter different forms of abuse, or the fear of this abuse, towards an individual and/or...

The state of Pennsylvania has been pretty progressive in comparison to other states for implementing programs that serve as alternatives to incarceration. There is an abundance of diversionary programs available that are tailored...

If you’ve been charged with a criminal charge in Philadelphia, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, or any other county in Pennsylvania, you will eventually be required to attend court. The...

Numerous colleges and universities have made Philadelphia their home. Engrained in college culture is party life. With many local bars and clubs located just walking distance from campus, it comes as no surprise that underage...

People who have been subjected to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a spouse, romantic partner, or a family member are entitled the right to put an end to their suffering by protecting themselves. A crucial step in doing...

Protection from abuse (PFA) orders are civil court actions designed to deter abuse, or the fear of abuse, towards an individual and/or children. It consists of remedies specific to the circumstances of a domestic violence case to...

Knowledge is power, and when one’s circumstances are made difficult by a Pennsylvania criminal record, understanding what information the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will consider in evaluating a request for clemency is...

Domestic violence charges are some of the more common criminal offenses a defendant may face in Philadelphia.  The reasons may be obvious because the familiar adage unfortunately rings true: people hurt the ones they love,...

“AMP” stands for Accelerated Misdemeanor Program and is one of the several pre-trial diversion programs established through the efforts of Philadelphia Municipal Court and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s...

Regardless if it is a person’s first time getting into trouble or if the person has made mistakes in the past, being charged with a crime in Pennsylvania and facing the potential consequences can be incredibly...

Being arrested and charged with a crime in Philadelphia will, by its nature, be a challenging ordeal.  Having the right attorney in your corner will certainly make a difficult process easier to bear, but as importantly,...

It is critical to mount an aggressive defense and an aggressive offense when charged with criminal offenses in Pennsylvania.  Whether a person is a first-time offender or has a criminal record that is five pages long, no...

After the police stop a driver in Pennsylvania, whether in Philadelphia or any of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, after the relatively standard question of – “Do you know why I pulled you over?” – comes...

When a person is arrested and charged with a crime in Pennsylvania, shock can turn into fear of what comes next.  If a person is not fortunate enough to be found not guilty, or have their charges resolved in an otherwise...

It is well-known that DUI charges can greatly affect a person’s future, both in the short and long-term.  Some potential consequences are more widely recognized than others, however.  If convicted, most people know...

When a person is convicted or pleads guilty to a crime in Pennsylvania, there can be many consequences.  The prospect of a jail or prison sentence may seem obvious, but some consequences may be unforeseen. For example, a...

An arrest can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person can experience in life.  Whether in Philadelphia or in any of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, the shock of being in handcuffs and in the back of a police car...