Criminal Law

Michael DiCindio | November 5, 2021 | Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a violent crime in Chester County, Pennsylvania, you need to identify all of the potential defenses that you might raise. Violent crimes in Pennsylvania can result in serious penalties. Depending on your charges, you could face decades in prison… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 25, 2021 | Criminal Law

Whether you might be charged with a domestic violence or non-domestic violence offense depends on the relationship between you and the alleged victim. A broad variety of offenses can be charged as domestic violence offenses, and Pennsylvania does not have a separately defined crime called… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 14, 2021 | Criminal Law

Under Pennsylvania law, you are allowed to defend yourself when you face certain types of threats. If it is justified, the law allows you to even use deadly force or a weapon to defend yourself or others. You can even use a weapon, and sometimes… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 13, 2021 | Criminal Law

While people are allowed to represent themselves in court, they must first be found to be competent to do so before a judge will allow them to do so. Even if a person is found to be competent enough to represent himself or herself, however,… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 8, 2021 | Criminal Law

***Note: This blog article is for informational purposes only. Our law firm does not handle matters outside Pennsylvania. *** When you purchase a firearm in Pennsylvania, you must complete a federal Firearms Transactions Record Form or Form 4473 and a Pennsylvania Police Application/Record of Sale… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 4, 2021 | Criminal Law

Some Pennsylvanians use the terms “murder” and “homicide” interchangeably. While these terms are also frequently used interchangeably in television crime dramas, they are not synonymous and instead have different legal definitions. Criminal homicide is an umbrella term that includes many different types of offenses, including… read more

Michael DiCindio | September 24, 2021 | Criminal Law

Serving South Eastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia While Pennsylvania has an open carry policy for firearms, it is illegal to carry a firearm that is concealed on your person or in your vehicle. Certain people are also prohibited from possessing or owning firearms under any circumstances…. read more

Michael DiCindio | September 22, 2021 | Criminal Law

***Note: This blog article is for informational purposes only. Our law firm does not handle matters outside Pennsylvania. *** While Pennsylvania’s gun laws are relatively lenient, there are multiple firearms charges that could result in serious penalties and felony convictions. In Pennsylvania, gun crimes are… read more

Michael DiCindio | September 20, 2021 | Criminal Law

While many people in Pennsylvania own firearms, certain people are prohibited from owning or possessing them under federal or state law. If you have been convicted of certain types of offenses or meet certain other criteria, you could face additional charges if you own or… read more

Michael DiCindio | September 15, 2021 | Criminal Law

While Pennsylvania is an open-carry state for firearms, carrying a concealed firearm without a license can result in criminal charges and serious penalties. People can avoid these types of charges by applying for a concealed-carry license in the state if they are at least 21… read more