Under the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, you have the right to bear arms. Article 1, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution also upholds this right by stating: “The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themsel…
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If you have been sentenced in federal court and are now serving a sentence of incarceration in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and have cooperated with the federal government to help them attempt to prosecute another individual, a skilled Philadelphia fe…
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You have been arraigned on new criminal charges and are stuck in jail with a high bail that you cannot afford to pay. Maybe you have already been convicted of criminal charges, and now you are prepared to go to jail. In either situation, you won̵…
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As the war on drugs commenced in the 1980s and the criminal justice system began to clog with low-level drug cases, significant court delays and other problems developed. Philadelphia was home to one of the early drug court programs that reduced the…
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In the early 1980s, over 50 percent of federal trials were waiver trials. By 2016, only 29 percent of trials were waiver trials. With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s entirely possible that Pennsylvania courts including the Philadelp…
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In Pennsylvania, as in every other state, firearms and ammunition fall under a variety of state and federal laws. In some cases, Pennsylvania’s laws go further than federal laws do, imposing additional restrictions on the ability to possess firearm…
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If you are facing simple assault charges in Philadelphia, your potential punishment could be substantial. The Pennsylvania code regarding simple assault can be complex to interpret as the potential penalties can vary based on the nature of the charge…
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Our office receives calls every day from people who have been arrested and were not read their rights. The “rights” we are referring to are your “Miranda rights.” You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and w…
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If you are facing criminal charges in Philadelphia, you may be looking at jail time, probation, court costs and fines. Upon conviction, you will be left with a permanent criminal record, which can affect virtually every aspect of your life. You need…
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Technology continues to improve the lives of Americans, providing new abilities and innovations. With such technology, it is often difficult to determine how extant laws should apply and how an individual’s rights are affected, leaving citizens…
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