How long do you have to appeal a conviction in PA?

30 days. To appeal a criminal conviction in Pennsylvania, the notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date you are sentenced. If you filed a post-sentence motion after you were sentenced, you have to appeal a criminal conviction to the… Read More
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Categories: Appeals

Philadelphia criminal lawyer discusses gun charges in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer Lauren A. Wimmer presented to fellow lawyers on Offenses Under the Uniform Firearms Act on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for their Criminal Law Symposium. The Uniform Firearms Act governs how peop… Read More
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Categories: Weapons Charges

30 year prison sentence overturned on appeal

A 30 year prison sentence for a client who was convicted of drug charges in Trenton, New Jersey was overturned by the New Jersey Appellate Division resulting in a new trial. A copy of the New Jersey Appellate Division Opinion can be read here. New Je… Read More
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Categories: In the News
Trump supporters who brou…

Trump supporters who brought guns near the 2020 Philly vote count avoid jail

Philadelphia gun lawyer Lauren A. Wimmer successfully defended a client arrested for gun charges under the Uniform Firearms Act. At the preliminary hearing, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office added offenses related to election tamperin… Read More
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Categories: In the News
Philly DUI Lawyer

Philly DUI Lawyer

A Philly DUI lawyer may promise a potential client results because they know they can get them into a program to avoid a conviction. These programs are great for first time offenders who stand no chance of winning their case. These programs are also… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Philadelphia Criminal Law…

Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer Lauren Wimmer Named to National Association of Distinguished Counsel

PRESS RELEASE Philadelphia criminal lawyer Lauren A. Wimmer, of Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC, has been selected to the 2022 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATI… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
I Need To Hire A Philadel…

I Need To Hire A Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer

Hiring a Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer as Private Counsel You were arrested in Philadelphia. You are now facing criminal charges. Your future has never been scarier. You spend each day wondering whether you will end up in jail. Will you get kicked out… Read More
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Meth Possession in Philad…

Meth Possession in Philadelphia

Possession of methamphetamine is a serious crime that can result in significant legal and collateral consequences. In fact, you can go to jail even after your first offense. After a conviction, you may also experience significant personal and profess… Read More
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Categories: Drug Offenses
Can you Trust Internal In…

Can you Trust Internal Investigations of Police in Philadelphia?

As the face and backbone of law enforcement, police in Philadelphia are given immense powers to carry out their duties and responsibilities. Police powers include the authority to arrest and search your person and your property after arrest. Where ci… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Philadelphia PWID Drug La…

Philadelphia PWID Drug Lawyer

What is Possession with the Intent to Deliver? If you are arrested for selling drugs in Philadelphia, you may be charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver. This criminal charge is also known as PWID. It means that you are alleged to have sol… Read More
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Categories: Drug Offenses