Category: Criminal Defense
Our clients facing criminal charges often have no idea what to do, and what not to do, particularly when facing their first offense. Of course, having a skilled criminal defense lawyer on their side is critically important. But, there are also some basic guidelines criminal clients…
Hurting a minor: it’s a serious accusation, especially if you’re accused of hurting your own child or if you have children living in your home. If you’ve been accused of hurting a minor in any way, it’s important that you have the right legal support on…
With the recent announcement of the Trump administration’s proposal of a new Supreme Court justice to replace the retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, many are discussing the future of certain civil rights in the United States. However, in the most recent round of decisions, the Supreme Court…
On April 12th, a Starbucks employee called Philadelphia police to a store because two African-American men were sitting at a table without purchasing anything. Officers ultimately arrested the men, who spent about eight hours in a jail cell before being released without any criminal charges issued. The arrests,…
The start of 2018 brought to Philadelphia a new district attorney, Larry Krasner. Before his inauguration, Krasner was reportedly evaluating everyone who worked for the DA’s office and he wasted no time terminating over 30 prosecutors for a variety of reasons ranging from trial skills to ethical matters. Prosecutors…
Having a criminal record can have many effects on your life. A conviction for a crime can make it difficult to do the following and more: Keep your job Find a new job Hold a professional license Participate in educational programs Be approved to rent housing Keep custody…
The end of each year brings the holidays, which should be a time for celebration with loved ones. Some people do not have a smooth and enjoyable holiday season, however, because an arrest and criminal allegations disrupt it. Particular charges become increasingly common toward the end…
After being arrested, your emotions are naturally in overdrive. It is in your best interest, however, to do whatever you can to remain as calm as possible. This will allow you to carefully navigate the arrest process and to thoughtfully make important early decisions – the…
A felony conviction can have many potential effects on your life, ranging from the cost of defense to the potential loss of your freedom. The first, most obvious consequence is the cost of defending against your charges. Those costs can snowball with a conviction to include…
Should you ever find yourself facing criminal charges, you might want to consider plea bargaining. But what is plea bargaining and how can it help you? Plea bargaining is when prosecutors and defendants reach an agreement to enter a guilty plea to at least some of the charges…
