Did the police charge you with a crime? Are you considering the Pennsylvania Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program? I answer some common Pennsylvania ARD Program questions. What is ARD in PA? Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition is the first-offender program in Pennsylvania for … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Frequently Asked Questions When the Police Charge you with Retail Theft in Bucks County
Introduction If you have been accused of retail theft in Bucks County PA, you may be wondering what will happen to you. In this article, we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about retail theft in Bucks County PA. Where are Most Shoplifting Charges Filed in Bucks … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
