West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | January 6, 2017 | Rape

Being accused of committing a Rape can have devastating, far-reaching and irreversible consequences to an individual’s reputation, profession and liberty.  Rape charges / cases are often filled with emotional, factual, and credibility issues that a criminal defense attorney must effectively analyze and use to his… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 29, 2016 | Aggravated Assault

In previous blog posts the charge of Aggravated Assault by Vehicle was discussed. A related but more severe offense that can be found under the Pennsylvania Code is the offense of Aggravated Assault by Vehicle while DUI.  The statute for Aggravated Assault by Vehicle while… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 29, 2016 | Aggravated Assault

While many car accidents are just that, accidents, there is a few circumstances that may turn an accident into a criminal proceeding. Aggravated Assault by Vehicle is a very serious offense which has serious ramifications to the accused’s reputation, livelihood, and future. When an individual… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 29, 2016 | Criminal Law

In today’s modern legal world an increasingly small number of cases filed have been reaching trial, whether bench or jury.   While the reasons for this shift are numerous and subject to much debate, the take away is that securing counsel who is not only competent… read more

Michael DiCindio | August 29, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Michael D. DiCindio, Esq. – West Chester, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense attorney and sole member of DiCindio Law, LLC – was recently named as one of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. DiCindio Law, LLC is a law firm that focuses the majority of its… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 9, 2016 | Criminal Law

Mental health and its interplay with the criminal justice system is an often misunderstood issue. It is also a very complicated issue.  Two of the main issues that often arise when addressing mental health and how it applies to a criminal prosecution are competency and… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 9, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Michael D. DiCindio, Esq. – West Chester, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense attorney and sole member of DiCindio Law, LLC – was recently voted a “Top Criminal Attorney” by Suburban Life Magazine and Philadelphia Life Magazine. West Chester, Pennsylvania – DiCindio Law, LLC is a law firm… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 9, 2016 | Sex Offenses

Many sexually related offenses fall under the “SORNA” Act (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act). SORNA states which offenses create a requirement for a convicted individual to register as a sex offender.  SORNA also provides the length of registration that is required depending on the… read more

Michael DiCindio | March 7, 2016 | Evidence

The preservation of evidence in criminal cases is incredibly important for the prosecution. For that reason and many more the preservation of evidence is crucial for the defense of a case, as well. No matter what criminal charge is currently pending against someone, as soon… read more

Michael DiCindio | February 28, 2016 | Burglary

Many people commonly describe their home being broken into as “them getting robbed.” What many do not know is that, generally, this scenario in Pennsylvania is legally a Burglary. Whether a crime is a robbery or a burglary in Pennsylvania boils down to the specific… read more