Legal Blog

American citizens are afforded the right to bear arms, but there are several restrictions to regulate legally purchasing a firearm. In Pennsylvania, buying a gun often begins with a Federal Firearms Transaction Record Form (4473 form) and a Pennsylvania State…

As a licensed medical professional, you’ve worked hard to earn your credentials. Your license is more than a title—it’s your livelihood. But criminal charges, whether related to your personal conduct or professional duties, can threaten everything you’ve built. The consequences…

Discretion means making a choice or judgment. When a prosecutor has discretion in your criminal case, they can choose how to prosecute a case or not at all. This decision-making power creates an opportunity for a skilled criminal defense attorney…

In a criminal case, a lot happens before the trial even begins. The longest phase is typically discovery, where your defense attorney investigates the allegations and gathers evidence. Following that is the pretrial motions phase where your lawyer uses the…

The warm summer months in and around Philadelphia typically see a significant increase in summary offenses being issued by the police for all manner of alleged infractions. The reasons for this vary, but keep in mind that every criminal charge…

When most people hear the term “DUI,” they immediately think of drunk driving. However, under Pennsylvania law, driving under the influence can involve much more than alcohol. In fact, you can be charged with a DUI if you are found…

Tasers are electrically powered weapons used to shock or stun the target. Though they can be lethal, they’re viewed as a way for the police to control someone that’s less likely to kill than a firearm. Given the community’s outrage…

A lot depends on distinct circumstances when someone is charged with drunk driving. These include whether anyone was hurt or if you have prior DUI convictions on your record. But perhaps the most significant contributing factor regarding DUI charges in…

When you face criminal charges, there is usually the possibility of having the charges dropped or winning an acquittal at trial. An experienced criminal defense lawyer should always have that goal in mind, but they should also be honest and…