DiCindio Law LLC | March 15, 2022 | DUI
West Chester, PA, home of the West Chester University of Pennsylvania North Campus and many local points of interest, is attractive to both residents and visitors alike. West Chester and Chester County are well-served by local highways, including Pennsylvania Route 3 (PA 3), PA 926,… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | February 22, 2022 | Sex Offenses
If you knowingly engage in sexual activity with another knowing you have herpes, you could face criminal and civil penalties for failing to tell the person you have herpes. Therefore, if you are accused of knowingly transmitting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Pennsylvania, you… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | February 10, 2022 | DUI
In Pennsylvania, as in all states, anyone who is suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be requested to take a breathalyzer test to determine their blood alcohol content (BAC). Refusing to take a breathalyzer test in Pennsylvania will… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | February 1, 2022 | Criminal Law
The terms “lawyer” and “attorney” are often used interchangeably. Although both lawyer and attorney refer to someone educated in the field of law, there are historical differences between lawyers and attorneys. A lawyer was a person who was educated and trained in the practice of… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | January 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you are stopped by police, asking certain questions can help you get on your way without being wrongfully accused of a crime. They can also help tee up a defense if you are ultimately charged with a crime. For instance, if the police give… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | January 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In this blog, Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney Michael DiCindio discusses 5 things to remember if you’re up against false accusations in court in West Chester. You Have the Right to Remain Silent and the Right to an Attorney The first of the 5 things to… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | December 28, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Having a warrant issued against you is a serious matter. You should seek legal counsel right away. Some people fail to meet with an attorney despite having outstanding warrants. This is especially common when the warrant was issued in another state. They may even believe… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | November 30, 2021 | Criminal Law
Pennsylvania passed a new law in 2016 that created a separate crime of strangulation. Previously, when someone was accused of choking or strangling someone while inflicting minimal or no injuries, the defendant would have been charged with simple assault or harassment. However, the new law… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | November 29, 2021 | DUI
The penalties for a second DUI conviction in Pennsylvania within 10 years are more severe than for a first DUI offense. Being a repeat DUI offender exposes you to harsh criminal penalties and other collateral consequences. At a minimum, you will face mandatory jail time,… read more
DiCindio Law LLC | November 26, 2021 | DUI
In Pennsylvania, people who are arrested on suspicion of DUI are asked to submit to chemical testing of their breath, urine, or blood within two hours of when they last drove. This testing is conducted to determine their blood alcohol content or whether drugs are… read more