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5 Realities of Being a Confidential Informant

Feb 18 2016 in Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Legal Blog

When you are facing serious drug-related charges but serve a relatively small role in the drug trade, you may be offered a chance to serve police as a confidential informant in exchange for reduced or dropped charges. This often is a tempting offer for those…

Should I Plea Guilty?

Feb 09 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Traffic Defense

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may be able to plead guilty to a lesser charge through a plea bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement between you and the prosecutor in which you will admit to being guilty of a crime that…

Reduced Charge For Woman In Philadelphia Traffic Case

Feb 09 2016 in Traffic Defense

A Philadelphia traffic case recently came to the attention of criminal defense attorney Michael Fienman when a 32-year-old registered nurse was pulled over while driving south on I-95 during her rush-hour commute. Our client was facing a conviction for both driving in the far left-hand…

What Are Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Pennsylvania?

Jan 14 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

Everyone knows that if you’re convicted of a serious crime, a judge will likely give you a prison sentence and a fine. What most people don’t know is that a criminal conviction can have a negative impact on your life long after you’ve served your…

Social Media in Investigations

Jan 08 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Technology & Law

On September 11, 2014, two gay men were savagely beaten in Philadelphia’s city center. Although the aggressors escaped, police were able to obtain their pictures from security camera footage. What happened next clearly illustrates how powerful social media has become in solving crimes. The police…