Restoring Hope
My client was originally charged with burglary, 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3502 (Felony of 1st Degree), robbery, 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3701 (Felony of 2nd Degree), criminal trespass, 18 Pa.C.S.A. 3503 (Felony of 3rd Degree), terroristic threats, 18 Pa.C.S.A. 2706 (Misdemeanor of 1st...
Today, a Berks County Judge found my client not guilty of three counts of theft by deception following the non-jury trial. The case involved allegations by the Commonwealth that my client was involved in a scheme to defraud a homeowner by accepting payment for work...
Many people wonder if they need an attarney to contest speeding or other traffic tickets. If you are serious about fighting it, then the answer is yes. Keep in mind, you will be going to court, appearing in front of a Judge and questioning a police officer on the...
I recently represented a client who was charged with the traffic offense of Driving on a DUI Suspended License, 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1543(b). If convicted, this offense carries a mandatory sentence of 60-90 days in Berks County Prison. Additionally, PennDOT will actually tack...
I recently represented a client who was charged with the traffic offense of Driving on a DUI Suspended License, 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1543(b). If convicted, this offense carries a mandatory sentence of 60-90 days in Berks County Prison. Additionally, PennDOT will actually tack...
Today, myself and my partner, Liz Ebner, won a not guilty verdict on a charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin in front of a jury in Berks County, PA. Our client was facing a maximum penalty of 15 years in state prison if convicted of the top charge....
Today a client of ours had a very favorable resolution to his pending criminal matter. Several months ago a situation occurred at the home of client's girlfriend which resulted in the police being called to the scene. Charges of Simple Assault, Harassment, Criminal...
This past week I represented a Kutztown University student at an ARD Hearing in Berks County Court. An ARD Hearing is a fairly simple hearing at which the Judge places a defendant on the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program, which is run by the Berks County...
This past week I represented a Kutztown University student at an ARD Hearing in Berks County Court. An ARD Hearing is a fairly simple hearing at which the Judge places a defendant on the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program, which is run by the Berks County...
Over the course of my career, I've helped several different clients get their name formally changed through the courts. Under Pennsylvania law, a Petition for a Change of Name must be filed in the Court of Common Pleas in the County in which the Petitioner resides. To...
