Criminal Law

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 | 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 | September 16, 2015 | Criminal Law

Bail in Pennsylvania is meant to ensure that the Defendant appears in Court at all future proceedings. There are a few different types of bail that may be imposed – based upon the rules of criminal procedure. Some require that the Defendant post money to… read more

Michael DiCindio | December 12, 2014 | Criminal Law

It is winter break. All the kids are home from college and the oldest of the group bought some beer. The party got out of control and the music got a bit loud. Now it’s the middle of the night and you, the parents, are… read more

Michael DiCindio | December 1, 2014 | Criminal Law

Many people believe the following statement: “they didn’t read me my Miranda warnings, so my case should go away”. The short reply to this is; likely not. But depending on the circumstances, the evidence, and whether the officers did actually violate the Miranda principles and… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 3, 2014 | Criminal Law

When someone is arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with state misdemeanor or felony crimes, the first court date that they will have to appear at is called the preliminary hearing (excluding the Philadelphia Court system). This will be scheduled in the magisterial district court that… read more