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What to Know About Restitution in Philadelphia Theft Cases
When facing theft charges in Philadelphia, paying back the alleged victim—called restitution—is a major part of the legal process. Figuring out a plan to pay this money back can sometimes help your lawyer negotiate a better deal for you, which might even keep a conviction off your record if the law allows it. The goal…
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Defending Against Charge Stacking in Philadelphia
Let’s be clear—when prosecutors file multiple charges for a single incident, it is rarely an accident; it is about tactical leverage. In Philadelphia, the District Attorney’s Office Charging Unit has the discretion to promptly review arrests and determine exactly which charges to prosecute. While sometimes these charges perfectly fit the crime, prosecutors frequently use “charge…
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Traffic Stops and Vehicle Searches In Philadelphia
A simple traffic stop can quickly escalate into a high-stakes legal situation. Law enforcement cannot simply search your vehicle on a whim. The encounter must begin with a lawful reason to pull you over, but what happens next dictates the trajectory of your case. At SKA Law Group, our criminal defense attorneys are highly experienced…
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Unknowingly Driving a Stolen Car in Philadelphia? Here is Your Defense Strategy
Getting pulled over by the police in Philadelphia and discovering the vehicle you are driving is stolen is a terrifying situation. In Pennsylvania, a simple traffic stop can quickly escalate into severe property crime or vehicle-related charges, such as unauthorized use of an automobile, theft of a motor vehicle, or receiving stolen property. At SKA…
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Facing Criminal Charges for a Construction Job in Philadelphia?
If you are a contractor in Philadelphia and a construction project goes wrong, it might become more than just an unhappy customer. Sometimes, a normal disagreement over a contract can turn into serious criminal charges. Michael Kotik, Amato Sanita, William Weiss, William Burrows, and the defense team at SKA Law Group are Philadelphia criminal lawyers…
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