West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

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 | November 1, 2021 | DUI

If you are convicted of a DUI, it can cause ongoing problems in your life for some time. In addition to the criminal penalties you might face, a DUI conviction could also result in problems with employment and increases in your insurance costs. Thankfully, however,… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 27, 2021 | Assault

Assault against an officer in Pennsylvania is a serious crime and can result in years in prison. Assaulting a police officer can transform what might otherwise be a misdemeanor simple assault into an aggravated felony assault and is considered to be a crime of violence…. 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 20, 2021 | DUI

If you are convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania, you will have to undergo a drug and alcohol assessment before you are sentenced. This assessment is used by the courts to determine any treatment that might be needed. There are also some DUI programs that… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 19, 2021 | Weapons

In Pennsylvania, knowingly lying on a firearm application can lead to serious trouble. Anyone who tries to buy a gun from a retail store must undergo a state and federal background check. If you lie on your application form in connection to your background check,… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 18, 2021 | Child Pornography

Child pornography offenses in Pennsylvania are serious felony crimes. In addition to the potential for a long prison sentence and lifetime sex offender registration, being accused of child pornography can also lead to significant social stigma, job loss, problems finding housing, and other ongoing problems…. read more

Michael DiCindio | October 15, 2021 | DUI

While any DUI charge in Pennsylvania carries serious potential penalties, Chester County PA DUI arrests for DUIs with a minor under the age of 18 in the car can result in even more severe penalties. People who are convicted of driving under the influence with… 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