West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | September 3, 2021 | Criminal Law

In Pennsylvania, it is legal for adults to openly carry firearms without having to get a permit. All citizens have a constitutional right to carry arms to defend themselves. However, not everyone in Pennsylvania is allowed to own, possess, or carry guns and may not… read more

Michael DiCindio | September 1, 2021 | Drug Crimes

While all drug charges are treated seriously in Pennsylvania, those involving sales or the intent to distribute carry more severe penalties. Possession with intent to deliver or PWID differs from simple possession offenses since the police must suspect that you intended to distribute the drugs… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 27, 2021 | Drug Crimes

Pennsylvania’s controlled substances law closely tracks the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. This federal law divides regulated drugs into five schedules. The different schedules range from I, which are drugs with the highest potential for abuse and addiction with little medical benefits, to five, which include… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 20, 2021 | Drug Crimes

The penalties for possessing drugs in Pennsylvania will depend on whether you are charged with simple possession or possession with the intent to deliver. The types of substances and your criminal record can also impact the sentence you might receive. Pennsylvania’s drug crimes penalties are… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 13, 2021 | DUI

An increasing number of police departments in Pennsylvania are choosing to ask motorists to submit to blood tests when they are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Breathalyzer tests are less reliable than blood tests, making them easier for a Chester… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 6, 2021 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, there is a 10-year lookback period for prior DUI offenses. If you were convicted of a DUI within the past 10 years and are charged with a second DUI offense, the penalties you will face will be more serious. The penalties you might… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 4, 2021 | DUI

Millions of Americans have occupational licenses to perform their jobs, including many people in various professions in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth requires people in many different occupations to secure licenses, and licensed professionals are heavily regulated. Depending on your profession, a DUI could potentially result in… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 30, 2021 | DUI

The criminal court process in Pennsylvania can be very confusing for most people who are charged with DUIs. In many cases, people who are charged with DUIs have never been involved in criminal cases and have no knowledge of how the system works. When you… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 28, 2021 | DUI \ Driving Under the Influence

In Pennsylvania, police officers often ask people who they suspect to have engaged in driving under the influence to undergo blood tests. These chemical tests are used to determine whether people might have the presence of alcohol or drugs in their systems. When a blood… read more

Michael DiCindio | July 26, 2021 | DUI

Even though you might have been arrested for a DUI in Pennsylvania, your arrest is not evidence of your guilt. It is possible to challenge your prosecution and potentially get your case dismissed. However, doing so successfully will likely require you to retain an experienced… read more