West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | June 1, 2020 | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases can sometimes be challenging for prosecutors to prove. These cases might lack enough evidence or have recalcitrant witnesses. Many of the situations that lead to domestic violence cases happen in private and have no other witnesses other than the accused person and… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 29, 2020 | DUI

If you have been arrested and charged for a drunk driving offense, you might think that you will automatically be found guilty as charged. Even if you were impaired, the prosecutor is still required to meet the burden of proof to prove your guilt beyond… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 15, 2020 | Theft

***Note: This blog article is for informational purposes only. Our law firm does not handle matters outside Pennsylvania. *** In Pennsylvania, people can be charged with a crime called theft by deception when they lie about illnesses or engage in other types of deception to… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 13, 2020 | Personal Injury

People sometimes are injured in accidents when they are visiting the property of other people or businesses. If you were injured on someone else’s property because of the negligent actions or inactions of the property’s owner or possessor, you might wonder whether you have legal… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 11, 2020 | Personal Injury

People in Pennsylvania go to the supermarket to buy groceries so often that they rarely think about the potential risks of accidents that can happen. When you are pushing your shopping cart down the store’s aisles, you likely are thinking about finding the items on… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 8, 2020 | Slip and Fall

Slip-and-fall accidents injure hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. every year. These accidents can occur nearly anywhere. Floors that have hazardous conditions, including debris or slick areas, can cause falls and injuries. A majority of slip-and-fall accidents are preventable. By learning the facts… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 6, 2020 | Slip and Fall

People who go shopping are normally thinking about the things that they will buy. Most people do not think about the possibility of being injured in a slip-and-fall accident. If you slip and fall while you are shopping, you might wonder whether the store is… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 4, 2020 | DUI

Under federal and state law in Pennsylvania, police officers can stop vehicles when they have a reasonable suspicion that the drivers have committed traffic offenses, are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or that they have committed other violations of the law. Police… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Law

While most people in Pennsylvania understand what the general crime of theft is, they might be less aware of theft by deception. This offense is a type of theft that is committed by deceptive means. If you are charged with theft by deception, you should… read more

Michael DiCindio | April 27, 2020 | DUI

Many people in Pennsylvania are surprised to learn that they can be charged with DUI offenses for driving while they are impaired by prescription medications. People can be arrested and convicted of a DUI offense when they drive after taking certain prescription drugs. Even if… read more