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When Does a Prolonged Police Traffic Stop Violate Your Constitutional Rights in PA?

March 22, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

When Does a Prolonged Police Traffic Stop Violate Your Constitutional Rights in PA?

I recently won a pre-trial suppression of evidence hearing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in a case involving a prolonged police vehicle stop.  The case involved an initial vehicle stop for alleged counterfeit inspection stickers.  Eventually, the police searched the car and recovered illegal drugs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bucks County PA, car search, car stop, driver, fourth amendment, investigative detention, Montgomery County PA, pennsylvania, police, probable cause, prolonged detention, reasonable suspicion, seizure of person, United States Constitution, vehicle search, vehicle stop

Self-Defense in PA Assault Cases

February 27, 2022 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Self-Defense in PA Assault Cases

Self-defense is a legal argument that can be used as a defense in criminal cases.  Importantly, in Pennsylvania, self-defense can be used as a complete defense in assault cases.  If you are charged with simple assault or aggravated assault, it is important to understand how self-defense may be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aggravated assault, PA, self-defense, self-defense lawyer, simple assault, use of force

Frequently Asked PA Sentencing Questions

May 13, 2021 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Frequently Asked PA Sentencing Questions

In this blog post, I answer the most frequently asked PA sentencing questions.  Appearing in court for sentencing in a criminal case can be confusing and a highly stressful experience for most people.  Also, many different factors can affect whether you receive a sentence of probation, house arrest, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: felony, home detention, house arrest, misdemeanor, PA mandatory minimum sentence, Pa sentencing, probation

How the Omicron Variant Has Affected Criminal Trials

October 15, 2020 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

How the Omicron Variant Has Affected Criminal Trials

The COVID-19, delta-variant and omicron variant has caused widespread disruption of criminal courts throughout Pennsylvania.  Judicial emergency orders resulted in the closing of most Pennsylvania county criminal courts from March 2020 through late 2020.  The President Jude of the Bucks County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bucks County Covid-19 bail reduction, COVID-19 bail

Frequently Asked Questions When You Are Charged With Bucks County Retail Theft

November 4, 2019 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Why This Article Can Help You if You Are Charged with Retail Theft Have you been charged with Shoplifting in Bucks County?  This article answers your most frequently asked questions about the legal consequences you will face after the police file shoplifting charges.  In it, I explain the court … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: minor theft, retail theft attorney, retail theft penalties, shoplifting

5 Successful DUI Preliminary Hearing Strategies

October 30, 2019 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

5 Successful DUI Preliminary Hearing Strategies

Have you been charged with driving under the influence in Bucks County, Montgomery County, or the neighboring Pennsylvania Counties?  Are you concerned about what to expect at the preliminary hearing in your case?  Read this blog post to learn the 5 successful strategies for your DUI preliminary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bensalem District Court, DUI dismissal, dui preliminary hearing, DUI trial defense

12 Proven Tactics to Win a PA Simple Assault Case

September 25, 2019 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

12 Proven Tactics to Win a PA Simple Assault Case

1.  Do Not Leave the Scene of the Incident If safety permits, stay at the scene of the incident.  If it is not safe to stay at the scene, find the safest nearby location to wait for the police.  Importantly, the police and district attorney may assume that you were guilty if you leave the scene of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: assault charges, criminal defense attorney, exculpatory evidence, police investigation, self-defense

7 Facts if You Are Charged with Drug Possession in Bucks County

September 18, 2019 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

7 Facts if You Are Charged with Drug Possession in Bucks County

1.  A Drug Arrest or Conviction May Appear on a Background Check A study by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that 92 percent of employers conduct some type of background check before extending a job offer to a potential employee.  In addition, state and federal laws require … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ARD for drug possession, Bucks County drug arrest forfeiture, Bucks County drug possession, Expungement of drug possession arrest records, PA search and seizure law, Synthetic marijuana

Pennsylvania Considers New Law Targeting Repeat DUI Offenders

September 11, 2019 by Keith E. McAndrews, Esquire

Pennsylvania Considers New Law Targeting Repeat DUI Offenders

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing significant changes to the state's existing driving under the influence (DUI) laws.  The proposed law, known as "Deana's Law," is named after a Delaware County, Pennsylvania woman who died in a vehicle crash involving a repeat DUI offender in February 2019.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: continuous alcohol monitoring, New Pennsylvania DUI law, PA DUI penalties, PA DUI repeat offenders law, PA ignition interlock license

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