Philadelphia Criminal Defense Blog
How Do Bail Hearings Work?
The concept of ‘bail’ echoes our legal system’s premise that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. That is to say, no...Read More
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How Long Can the Police Detain You Without a Charge?
Probable cause must be established for police to arrest an individual. Detainments, however, only require reasonable suspicions....Read More
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How to Avoid a Charge For Resisting Arrest
Encounters with law enforcement are rarely pleasant. Even when there are no other charges or accusations are brought against you,...Read More
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How to Avoid Incriminating Yourself
There’s no such thing as a friendly interrogation by the police. If you’ve been accused of a crime or your name has...Read More
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The Difference Between State and Federal Crimes
Being charged with a crime is never a positive life experience, but the level of the charge can make a major difference in the...Read More
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What is Criminal Homicide?
There is no offense more serious than a criminal homicide. This crime involves taking another human’s life, and so it involves...Read More
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What is the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Attempted Murder?
You get into a gun fight and, while someone gets into a violent fight, stabbing another person and they are charged with...Read More
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What Are The Potential Repercussions of a Shoplifting Offense
While it may seem minor compared to some crimes, shoplifting is a serious offense that can have serious consequences. Depending...Read More
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What are the Consequences of Parole Violation?
In Pennsylvania, parole is a conditional release, meaning certain offenders are allowed to serve the remainder of their jail...Read More
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Understanding Theft By Deception in PA
A simple accusation of a theft by deception criminal charge can be life altering. Even before a trial or verdict, the stigma of...Read More
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What are the Charges for Disorderly Conduct in Pennsylvania?
Disorderly conduct is a fairly common charge, but there are some grey areas due to its board legal definition. Maybe you got a...Read More
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Differences Between Drug Possession vs. Intent to Sell
Criminal charges related to controlled substances have many technicalities. At times, making sense of the differences between...Read More
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