Where does a defense lawyer’s responsibility lie? Is it their duty to obey their client’s wishes, or are they obliged to act in whatever way they believe has the highest likelihood of a positive outcome for their client?...
Category: Criminal Defense
Anyone who’s ever been arrested has a criminal record. A criminal record never expires-it follows you around forever. It can provide major obstacles in securing a job, getting an apartment, or being accepted to school....
In 2014, a Pennsylvania state trooper spotted 37-year old Terrence Byrd driving down the highway in a rental car. His seat was pushed back, and his hands were at the DMV-approved “10 and 2” position on the steering while....
A recent change to Pennsylvania state law increases the eligibility of Pennsylvanians with certain criminal convictions to seal their criminal record. Governor Tom Wolf stated that the change was made to help give...
Throughout Pennsylvania, there are thousands of cases of domestic violence. The statistics can be staggering. Every nine seconds, a woman is beaten or assaulted in America. Each day, three women are killed by their...
