Juvenile Crimes

A student at West Chester University was cited for purchasing an alcoholic beverage while under the age of 21. Attorney Fienman skillfully negotiated a dismissal of the case after just one court appearance. As a result, the client avoided any…

Whether you’re facing a DUI, drug possession, or other charges, convictions leave behind a criminal record that can affect future employment and financial prospects. If you’re looking to resolve a criminal case without long-lasting consequences, the Pennsylvania pre-trial diversion program,…

Horseplay in a school parking lot left one student with a traumatic brain injury and the driver charged with Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Simple Assault. The tragic incident was the result of one teen jumping on the hood of…

As a parent, you dread your son or daughter bringing a letter home from school. It is difficult to learn about your child receiving detention or other disciplinary measures when they should be paying attention and behaving in class. As…

Many people assume that juvenile criminal records in Pennsylvania are permanently erased when you reach adulthood. This is inaccurate, and unless your juvenile record is properly expunged, a prosecutor can use it against you down the line. Recently, attorney Fienman…

When a student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School was pulled over for driving his SUV with the doors detached, he found himself in a lot more trouble than an obscure traffic ticket. At the time of the stop, the officers…

In an ideal world, students would never have any disciplinary issues, either in school or the court system. Unfortunately, children are children, and even the best-behaved kids can run into trouble. Dealing with a student who’s gotten into trouble is…

Recently, attorney Fienman represented a Saint Joseph’s University student, who was charged with underage drinking for walking from her residence to a party while carrying a wine glass. As a starting varsity athlete with a lot of prospects, she was…

Mistakes, when you are young, are inevitable, but it’s important to learn from these missteps and protect a juvenile’s permanent record from any negative consequences. Such was the case for a female high school student when the police stopped her…

An 18-year-old from West Philadelphia recently found himself in an extremely serious situation after he was arrested at the 69th street transportation center for possession of a firearm. Delaware County treats gun charges harshly and this young man’s case was…