Traffic Defense

As the new school year begins across Pennsylvania, it’s a good time for drivers to refresh their understanding of the state’s school bus safety laws. If you commute during morning or afternoon school hours, you may have already seen buses…

Pleading Guilty in Philadelphia, Delco, Montgomery County & Beyond If you’ve been charged with a crime anywhere in the Philadelphia area, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to plead guilty or take your case to trial. In…

For decades, Pennsylvania was the only state that barred local police from using radar for traffic enforcement. However, that changed with recent legislation that expanded radar use beyond the Pennsylvania State Police. Now, more municipalities across the Commonwealth are deploying…

Vehicular manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or homicide by a vehicle – as it’s known in Pennsylvania – is a serious felony with dire consequences. These tragic events happen more often than you think, and if you’re facing charges, it’s essential to…

Like many large cities, Philadelphia has long faced tension between police and the communities they serve. A recent reform—banning minor traffic stops—aims to ease that strain. Supporters hope it leads to fewer arrests and safer outcomes, while critics question the…

A woman in her late 50s faced legal challenges including two hit-and-run incidents and a DUI, all occurring within a month. Attorney Fienman took on all three cases. For the DUI charge, he facilitated his client’s entry into a diversionary…

A client was in Philadelphia from Maryland when he was rear ended. When the police showed up at the scene, they charged Attorney Fienman’s client with a DUI even though he hadn’t been the one to cause the accident. This…

Attorney Fienman successfully represented his client who, while visiting Philadelphia from New Jersey, faced a traffic citation for passing a school bus while the red stop sign was deployed and lights were flashing. Through negotiations, Attorney Fienman managed to have…

Attorney Fienman’s client faced two citations requiring resolution in the Philadelphia traffic court: an illegal U-turn and a citation for no insurance. Through skilled representation, Attorney Fienman achieved the dismissal of the insurance citation. Since the U-turn citation carried no…

When Attorney Fienman heard from a client who had received a speeding ticket in Delaware County, he took the case. His client had been driving in Delaware County while visiting from California. They received a citation for driving 20 miles…