Expungements and Pardons are the two ways to get your records cleared. Expungements are used for clearing records of arrests, charges, and criminal dockets off the public record when you have not been convicted. They can also be used to… Continue reading →

The end of the trial is not the end of your case. You have many different rights on post-trial motions, appeal and Post-Conviction Relief Act petitions. These rights depend on the particular facts of your case. Appeals can be won… Continue reading →

You have a right to confront the witnesses who testify against you. You have a right to attack the evidence used against you. You have the right to tell your story and have your lawyer cross examine prosecution witnesses. You… Continue reading →

If you are lucky you might have the opportunity to beat your case before it goes to trial. If the police violate your rights and if we can prove it, we can get your case thrown out. The reason for… Continue reading →

Before the DA’s office can get the charges to stick, they have to get a judge to find that there is probable cause to believe that you have committed the crimes charged. This determination is made at a preliminary hearing.… Continue reading →

Probation and Parole is a specialized field. People on probation and parole have limited rights and the stigma of criminal convictions weighing them down. Whether you’ve caught a new case or been brought in for a technical or other violation,… Continue reading →

Simple misunderstandings often end with the arrest of a person who was only defending themselves or doing nothing wrong at all. Simple and Aggravated assault carry penalties that vary from probation to years of imprisonment at a state facility. We… Continue reading →

Domestic cases are often complicated. The police try to paint it as a black and white scenario with no middle ground. We know that there is often a lot of gray area. There are often at least three stories. What… Continue reading →

Everyone from Philly has heard the following story. A black male is walking down the street at night minding his own business when suddenly a tactical response team swarms him. Roughs him up, searches him, cuffs him, and then brings… Continue reading →