Governor Vetoes Legalization of Concealed Carry Without a Permit
- posted: Jan. 17, 2022
- Criminal Defense
On December 2, 2021, Governor Tom Wolf vetoed a bill that would have allowed any resident of Pennsylvania to carry a concealed firearm without undergoing a background check or obtaining Read More
What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania Theft Crimes
- posted: Jan. 13, 2022
- Criminal Defense
Theft is generally defined as taking someone else’s property without their permission and with the intent to permanently deprive them of that property. In Pennsylvania, common forms of theft include Read More
Students Face Criminal Charges for Vandalizing School Property in TikTok Challenge
- posted: Jan. 13, 2022
- Criminal Defense
The emergence of TikTok as a popular social media hangout for adolescents has led to unlawful behavior in response to “challenges” posted by other users. School-aged individuals have been recording Read More
What To Do if There’s a Warrant Out for Your Arrest
- posted: Dec. 15, 2021
- Criminal Defense
Learning you are wanted by law enforcement is an unwelcome discovery, but ignoring the warrant and hoping it just goes away is not a wise choice. Warrants never expire and Read More
Pennsylvania Considers Allowing Concealed Carry of Firearms Without Licenses
- posted: Nov. 15, 2021
- Criminal Defense
Legislation now moving through the state House of Representatives and Senate would make it easier for qualified Pennsylvanians to carry concealed firearms. Under current law, individuals must go through a background Read More
Bill Would Restore Mandatory Minimum Gun Sentences in Pennsylvania
- posted: Oct. 15, 2021
- Criminal Defense
In 2015, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory minimum sentences for most offenses, including those relating to firearms possession, are unconstitutional. However, a proposal by a freshman representative from Read More
Self-Defense Argument Leads to Dismissal of Assault Charges in Bedford County Activist Shooting
- posted: Jul. 15, 2021
- Criminal Defense
A recent case in Bedford County, Pennsylvania shows the effectiveness of a justification defense in a criminal assault prosecution. My firm won dismissal of the most serious charges faced by Read More
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Restricts Vehicle Searches by Police
- posted: Apr. 14, 2021
- Criminal Defense
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision limits the power of police to search vehicles after pulling them over. Unless they have a warrant, officers must demonstrate both probable cause and Read More
Is Pennsylvania on the Cusp of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2021
- Criminal Defense,  Drug Crimes
It’s been less than five years since Gov. Tom Wolf signed the bill that legalized medical marijuana and just over two years since the first Pennsylvania dispensaries opened. In that Read More
Bill Cosby Case Focuses on Admissibility of “Prior Bad Acts” Testimony
- posted: Feb. 15, 2021
- Criminal Defense
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is deciding whether five witnesses in Bill Cosby’s 2018 sexual assault trial should have been barred from testifying about “prior bad acts” that may have influenced Read More