Michael DiCindio | October 23, 2017 | Criminal Law
Rule 600 in Pennsylvania
The wheels of justice turn slowly. An old saying that we who practice in the criminal defense field think about weekly – if not daily. Even though the slow crawl that criminal cases sometimes take is to be expected at times, it is important to… read more
Michael DiCindio | October 23, 2017 | DUI
Endangering a Welfare Child Due DUI
If you are caught driving under the influence / DUI and have a child in the vehicle who is under the age of 18, you may be charged with the crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The crime of Endangering the Welfare of… read more
Michael DiCindio | August 29, 2017 | DUI
Teachers charged with DUI / driving under the influence offenses
Driving Under the Influence charges (DUI) are one of the most common criminal charges that people face in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. With law enforcement cracking down on DUIs and the prosecutions of these cases becoming more aggressive – it is all the more likely that… read more
Michael DiCindio | May 8, 2017 | Weapons
Possessing Instruments of Crimes
When an object or weapon is involved in the commission of a criminal offense, a common charge that will be levied against an individual is that of “Possessing Instruments of Crimes.” This charge is found in title 18 section 907 of the Pennsylvania Criminal Code…. read more
Michael DiCindio | April 18, 2017 | Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Under Pennsylvania law and throughout Pennsylvania criminal trial Courts one crime that is often seen in cases involving multiple defendants is the crime of conspiracy. Conspiracy is a separate and distinct crime and it is covered by its own statute in the criminal code. Under… read more
Michael DiCindio | April 11, 2017 | Self-Defense
Self-Defense in Pennsylvania
Under Pennsylvania law when a crime of violence has been alleged a criminal defense attorney must evaluate the circumstances and determine whether or not self-defense would be an available principle of justification and defense in the criminal case. Whether it be a prosecution of simple… read more
Michael DiCindio | February 9, 2017 | DUI
Credit for Time Served in Inpatient Facilities – DUI Cases
When someone has been arrested and is pending trial there are decisions that need to be made based upon the needs of the person and the strategy of the case. Some of these decisions will be made by the individual and others may be made… read more
Michael DiCindio | January 9, 2017 | Full Tort
Limited Tort and Full Tort
Under Pennsylvania law, there are two main types of insurance coverage for motor vehicles. First, is called “limited tort” and the second “full tort.” The main difference between limited tort and full tort is that when one has a limited tort policy, if they are… read more
Michael DiCindio | January 6, 2017 | Rape
Rape Charges
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 | January 2, 2017 | Criminal Law
Merger of Criminal Offenses
Many times individuals enter a lawyer’s office wondering why they have been charged with numerous counts of the same or similar offense. While it is not always the case, it is important to know what crimes will or may “merge” for sentencing purposes after trial… read more