Juvenile Crimes

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…

Philadelphia criminal defense attorney Michael Fienman will be the first to say that while youthful mistakes are inevitable, the impact from some serious situations can lead to life-long ramifications. For example, a student at a Pennsylvania military academy, with aspirations…

On many college campuses, having a few drinks before turning 21 may seem like a very mild transgression or even a rite of passage; however, underage drinking is a crime and can lead to significant legal trouble with lasting ramifications….

College is usually when young people experiment with adult experiences, but testing these waters can create more problems than a student can usually manage. Such was the case for a young student at Temple University when police came to a…

Getting pulled over for a DUI can be a frightening experience. A night out, maybe a few drinks before an Eagles game, and a decision to drive home can have devastating consequences, even if you have a BAC under .08….

When you send your child off to college or university, you expect them to be kept safe. That’s why parents and students alike worry about the many crimes that happen on campus and in surrounding areas. According to various sources…

Despite rising awareness of some of the clearly traumatic and dangerous results of rough hazing, hazing incidents remain common in Pennsylvania. Many students are unaware of the wide range of behaviors that can be considered hazing, or simply let a…

Last Thanksgiving, a college student from Aston, Pennsylvania was walking home from Barnaby’s. Since he had been drinking, he felt it would be a wise choice to walk home. However, when police officers saw him stumbling, he was pulled aside…