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What You Need to Know About Gun Charges in Philadelphia
Firearm charges in Philadelphia can lead to major trouble, especially if the law says you aren’t allowed to have a firearm at all. When judges and prosecutors look at your case, they care a lot about whether the gun actually had bullets in it. Even though every situation is different, the police and the District
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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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Protecting Your Mental Health While Facing Criminal Charges
Getting arrested is terrifying and can cause a silent mental breakdown. If you are facing criminal charges in Philadelphia, you know that the time between your arrest and your final court date is a highly stressful “waiting game”. The Heavy Toll of the Waiting Game Going to court multiple times makes people feel very anxious,
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Can You Be Arrested for a Friend’s Drugs or Gun in a Car?
You are catching a ride home down Broad Street after a great night out in Center City with a friend. As you pass City Hall, the flashing lights of a Philadelphia police cruiser light up the rearview mirror. Your friend gets pulled over for a simple broken taillight, but immediately starts acting nervous, breathing heavily,
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What to Look for When Choosing a Defense Attorney in Philadelphia
When people ask who the right criminal lawyer in Philadelphia is, they might initially focus on cost, advertisements, or specific neighborhoods. The real question is: who is the right criminal defense lawyer for your case? At SKA Law Group, our attorneys believe that the quality of a criminal defense lawyer is determined by experience, preparation,
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What to Expect When You’re Convicted in Philadelphia
Being convicted of a criminal offense in Philadelphia can feel overwhelming. Whether the conviction results from a guilty plea or a trial verdict at the Criminal Justice Center in Center City, the process does not end with the word “guilty.” There are several immediate and long-term consequences that follow, and understanding what happens next is
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