Judges are supposed to follow statutory guidelines when imposing sentences for crimes. These guidelines are based on a defendant's prior record score (PRS) and the offense gravity score (OGS) for the crime. In our recent case, the sentencing judge used the incorrect...
Restoring Hope
Year: 2014
ENM Law News: Appellate Win
A Berks County trial court judge's decision was overturned after an appeal was filed by our attorneys. A defendant entered a guilty plea with the intent to withdraw that plea at a later date after obtaining new counsel. The trial court refused to allow that defendant...
Spotlight Issue: What you need to know about DUI ARD in Berks County
Have you been charged with a DUI in Berks County? You may be eligible for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. ARD is a program run by the Berks County District Attorney's Office. Generally, DUI ARD is available for those who do not have a prior...
Not Guilty Verdict in Reading, PA Burglary Trial
Attorney Dan Nevins won a jury verdict last week for a client charged with Felony Burglary in Berks County, PA. The Client had been accused of breaking into the home of an acquaintence and stealing over $40,000 in rare coins, collectibles and cash. The case was...
Aggravated Assault Charges Reduced to Disorderly Conduct in Reading, PA
Last week Attorney Dan Nevins successfully defended a Reading woman charged with felony Aggravated Assault charges. Through negotiation with the Assistant District Attorney as well as the arresting officers, Attorney Nevins was able to get an agreement to a summary...
Truancy Violation Dismissed in Reading, PA
Attorney Liz Ebner recently defended a client facing truancy charges filed by Reading School District. Fines were at stake, but more than that - it was a matter of what's right and wrong. The charge was dismissed once it was determined that the school district ignored...
Long-term Family Law Matters Settled
Attorneys Liz Ebner and Julie Marburger have been hard at work on several divorce and custody matters. Within the last month, they have settled these matters, which had been pending for several years. The clients, who had prior counsel with no success towards...
Simple Assault Case Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Attorney Dan Nevins secured the dismissal of misdemeanor assault charges for a client in a Berks County district court last week. The client had been facing a Misdemeanor of the 2nd Degree Simple Assault charge in connection with an alleged incident in Amity Township,...
Misdemeanor Charges Dropped at Preliminary Hearing
Attorney Dan Nevins negotiated a favorable deal for a client today in Berks County preliminary hearing. Client had been charged with several misdemeanor counts including agricultural vandalism, criminal mischief and trespassing as well as underage drinking and various...
Reading PA Conducción Bajo la Influencia (DUI)
Conducción bajo la influencia (DUI) es un delito grave. Si usted es acusado de conducir en estado de ebriedad en Reading, Pensilvania y necesita un abogado experimentado y agresivo para proteger sus derechos. Abogado Daniel Nevins ha representado exitosamente cientos...