In my opinion, when you’re facing serious criminal charges and the possibility of real jail time, you want a lawyer who does one thing and one thing only—criminal law. The law is constantly evolving. New case law, updated courthouse procedures, and shifting policies from various District Attorney’s Offices can dramatically affect how cases are handled…

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⸻ A preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania is typically the first major step in a criminal case. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is not to determine guilt or innocence, but to decide whether the charges brought against an individual are supported by sufficient evidence. The burden of proof for the Commonwealth at this stage is…

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