Criminal Defense

Fienman Defense is pleased to announce Attorney Michael H. Fienman’s inclusion into Pennsylvania’s SuperLawyers ‘Rising Stars’ list for 2019. With no more than 2.5% of a state’s attorneys receiving recognition, the selection process alone sets attorney Fienman apart. A program…

Police departments in Pennsylvania and across the nation are ramping up the use of body cameras. For instance, last year, the Pennsylvania legislature passed a law that allows police body cameras to be turned on inside of private residences–a practice…

Drug use is a problem across the country, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Not surprisingly, some of the most common drug crimes in Pennsylvania involve trafficking since selling illegal drugs offers an easy way to make quick cash. While the…

Throughout Pennsylvania and likewise across America, the need to deter drunk drivers and prevent fatalities in alcohol-related accidents is ever increasing. To accomplish this, community organizations and law enforcement agencies are doubling their efforts to protect our roads. As reported…

Most people have heard, either from popular television shows, movies, or books, that the police are required to “read the rights” of a person under arrest. These “rights” are called Miranda Rights after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda…

Earlier this year, Pennsylvania joined a growing list of states that have made strangulation (or non-fatal choking) a felony offense with stiff penalties. The effort to define this brutal act as a felony was led by several anti-domestic violence groups…

Sadly, many people in the Philadelphia area and throughout the country are subjected to illegal vehicle searches by police. These often arise from shady law enforcement tactics. For example, an officer may try to convince you that you are required…

Due to gun violence in recent years, people have become more aware of what are known as “stand your ground” laws. However, people know the term but they rarely know what it actually means according to their own state’s laws….

The crime of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) has made Pennsylvania – and national – news a number of times recently. If you are facing an involuntary deviate sexual intercourse or other sex crimes charge, call an experienced Philadelphia defense…

The weather forecast for the Fourth of July calls for high temperatures and mostly clear skies through the weekend, which means people will take full advantage of backyard BBQs and fireworks. This Independence Day, get-togethers commonly include more food than…