West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | June 11, 2021 | DUI

Being arrested and charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania for the first time can be scary. If you are facing a DUI charge as a first offense, you might have serious concerns about what might happen to you. You may not have any previous experience… read more

Michael DiCindio | June 7, 2021 | DUI

If you have been charged with a Pennsylvania DUI after submitting to a blood test, you might think that you will be found guilty based on your results. However, blood tests are not infallible even though most people believe that they are. There are several… read more

Michael DiCindio | June 4, 2021 | DUI

Being charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania can be a frightening experience. If you are facing DUI charges, you might be scared about the consequences you might face. While the penalties for DUIs in Pennsylvania are severe, it is possible to defend against your charges… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 28, 2021 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, the criminal justice system treats DUIs harshly. If you have been charged with a DUI, the penalties you might face will depend on your blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving, whether or not you refused chemical testing, whether or not you… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 10, 2021 | Sexual Assault

In Pennsylvania, most people who hear the phrase “statutory rape” envision a scenario involving a teacher having sex with an underage student. However, statutory sexual assault charges can be filed against people in many different situations. If you are facing a charge of statutory sexual… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 7, 2021 | DUI

A DUI conviction in Pennsylvania carries harsh penalties. The consequences you might face after being convicted of driving while impaired will depend on your blood alcohol concentration, whether your DUI involved drugs, and your criminal record. In addition to the criminal penalties, having a criminal… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 3, 2021 | Criminal Defense

If you are stopped and briefly detained by a law enforcement officer, have your person or property searched by an officer, or are arrested, two important concepts in Pennsylvania’s criminal laws will be at play. Reasonable suspicion and probable cause are two different legal standards… read more

Michael DiCindio | April 30, 2021 | Sexual Assault

Criminal sex offenses differ from state to state and similarly named offenses in different states might refer to different acts. For example, Pennsylvania distinguishes between the offenses of sexual assault and rape. By contrast, a sexual assault in Arizona refers to rape. If you are… read more

Michael DiCindio | April 26, 2021 | Expungement

Having a DUI conviction on your record can cause ongoing problems in your life. Even after you have completed your sentence, you might still run into problems when you are applying for jobs or credit. Your insurance rates will likely remain high for a long… read more

Michael DiCindio | April 23, 2021 | Violent Crimes

In Pennsylvania, there are several types of homicide offenses. If you kill someone while in the heat of passion without any premeditation, the state treats the offense differently than if you planned and deliberated before murdering someone. A homicide that happens because of a sudden,… read more