Restoring Hope
Today I (attarney Dan Nevins) had the privilege of serving as the moderator for the mandatory CLE "Bridge the Gap." The program is required for newly minted lawyers by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court within the first two years of Bar admission. The program is offered...
Yesterday I (attarney Dan Nevins) represented a client in a Berks County District Court charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault by DUI. At this stage the Commonwealth only needs to establish a prima facie case against a Defendant in order for a charge to be...
This morning I represented a client facing a Speeding Ticket in Berks County, PA. Based on the alleged speed he was facing 3 points on his driver's license, placing him in danger of future suspension. Based on the particular circumstances of this case, I was able to...
Today I represented a plaintiff in a Protection From Abuse Case in Reading, PA. My client alleged that his spouse had threatened him with physical harm on numerous occasions and consequently he feared for his safety. His spouse denied the allegations and the matter...
Last week, I (Attorney Ryan W. McAllister) represented a client charged with violating a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order in Berks County. My client allegedly sent text messages to the PFA Plaintiff and "stalked" her outside of her house in the early morning hours....
I (Ryan W. McAllister) recently represented two (2) clients at district court who were each issued two (2) traffic citations. The first client, who was the driver of the vehicle, was charged with failing to stop and provide information following an accident, 75...
I (attarney Ryan W. McAllister) recently represented a young man who was charged with firearms not to be carried without a license, 18 Pa.C.S.A. 6106. This charge was initially graded by the police as a 3rd degree felony. After reviewing the evidence and the law,...
Recently, I (attarney Ryan W. McAllister), represented a client who was issued two (2) traffic citations: one (1) for careless driving, 75 Pa.C.S.A. 3714(a), and one (1) for driving at a safe speed, 75 Pa.C.S.A. 3361. The client, who at that time was not represented...
Several months ago, I (attarney Ryan W. McAllister) represented a client in the Berks County Courts charged with over thirty (30) different criminal counts, including felony aggravated assault, all stemming from what started out at a DUI checkpoint. My client was...
Last week I represented a client charged with a summary offense of Retail Theft in Berks County for an alleged drive off at a local gas station. The facts of the case are rather unusual, requiring a creative defense. After pumping his gas, Client sees a police car...
