Criminal Defense

Drug possession charges can lead to serious, life-long consequences. For starters, a criminal sentence can lead to long prison time and high fines. Convicted criminals may also lose their right to vote and child custody options. A defendant may also be limited to...

Driving under the Influence (DUI) charges are serious and may result in severe legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even imprisonment.  However, several defenses can be used to effectively challenge these charges. Understanding these defenses...

It is important for drivers to be aware of their legal limit in terms of blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For most drivers, the limit has been set at 0.08%. There are some drivers who have a lower limit, such as underage drivers who are bound by no-tolerance laws or...

Any type of violence makes most people uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the world can be a dangerous place and there may come a time when you need to defend yourself. If you have defended yourself through the use of force, is this a crime? Or, could your actions...

Drug offenses in Pennsylvania may result in consequences beyond the courtroom. Offenders may face probation, fines and jail time, but these penalties only scratch the surface. Drug use convictions can result in severe legal and practical consequences that can manifest...

Social media helps to keep people connected. That kind of supportive and engaging environment can be particularly useful when someone is struggling and needs community. However, for defendants facing criminal charges, social media can be a double-edged sword....

These days, people document events big and small, good and bad by taking photos and videos on their phone. That includes intimate encounters. Couples often trust each other to have private images of one another on their phone. Often, they send images to their partner...

If you are pulled over for DUI, you may want to be sure the police had a legal basis for their action. After all, the 4th Amendment protects you from unlawful arrest on flimsy grounds. In other words, law enforcement must satisfy the legal standard of reasonable...

If there is ever a time to choose your associates wisely, it is in the aftermath of a DUI charge. Like most, your top goals are probably minimizing the effects of your arrest and avoiding a conviction. In most situations, partnering with a DUI defense representative...

If a law enforcement officer observes that you are hugging the yellow line, driving through red lights, erratically speeding up and slowing down or breaking other traffic rules, they will have probable cause to stop you for a DUI investigation.  This investigation may...