Legal Blog

Some PA Sex Offenders No Longer Must Register For Life

Sep 01 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Sex Crimes

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that would reduce the amount of time certain convicted sex offenders would need to register their status with the police. Although the justices were divided on the subject, the majority ruled in favor of allowing certain…

Labor Day Weekend DUI Checkpoints

Aug 29 2016 in Alcohol, DUI, Legal Blog, Traffic Defense

Labor Day is one of many holiday weekends that sees a substantial increase in drunk driving. The combination of great weather, an extra day off work, and the approaching end of summer leads to increased gatherings with friends and family. These backyard celebrations tend to…

Stand Your Ground Laws

Aug 17 2016 in Criminal Defense, Firearms/Weapons, Legal Blog

Due to gun violence in recent years, people have become more aware of what are known as “stand your ground” laws. However, people know the term but they rarely know what it actually means according to their own state’s laws. If you have any questions…

Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in Pennsylvania

Aug 03 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Sex Crimes

The crime of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) has made Pennsylvania – and national – news a number of times recently. If you are facing an involuntary deviate sexual intercourse or other sex crimes charge, call an experienced Philadelphia defense attorney at Fienman Defense at…

7 Mistakes People Make After Being Arrested for Drunk Driving

Jul 27 2016 in DUI, Legal Blog, Traffic Defense

Most people aren’t sure how to behave when they’ve been arrested for a DUI . It’s not something a person can prepare for. There is no practice or training – only vague memories of advice from a driver’s education class you took in high school….