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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More