Key Takeaways Pennsylvania now offers a fully online clemency (pardon) application The new platform removes barriers like printing, mailing, and language limitations Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to help speed up the review of handwritten applications All applications are … [Read more...]
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A Parent’s Guide to PA Juvenile Court
For parents, the experience of their child being charged with a crime in Pennsylvania juvenile court can be intimidating and perplexing. In the following blog post, I will provide a parent's guide to PA juvenile court. In addition, I will explain what to expect in juvenile court, including: The … [Read more...]
Smart Ways to Avoid a DUI Charge in PA
DUIs are no joke. They can cost you a fortune in lawyer fees, court costs, fines, and increased insurance rates. Also, a DUI conviction can lead to jail time and the loss of your driver's license. With drunk driving fatalities accounting for nearly one-third of all traffic deaths in the United … [Read more...]
How to Use Cellphone Evidence to Win Your Criminal Case
If the police charge you with a crime in Pennsylvania, social media, text messages, and cell phone evidence can prove you did not commit the crime. Criminal cases involving mobile devices are very common. In the following blog post, I explain how to use cellphone evidence to win your … [Read more...]
Important Facts if You are Arrested for DUI During the Summer Holidays
Many people will celebrate with friends and family this summer during Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends. However, for some, the festivities may be cut short when the police charge them with driving under the influence (DUI). If you are facing a DUI charge, there are things … [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 an extended police vehicle stop. The police initially pulled the car over for counterfeit inspection stickers. Eventually, the law enforcement officers searched the vehicle and recovered … [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 Bucks County Retail Theft Questions
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...]
Bucks County 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...]
