West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | May 31, 2015 | Criminal Procedure

It is not uncommon for someone who has been arrested to believe that they were entrapped. It is a word that is generally known, but not generally understood by those who are not involved in the criminal justice system. In order for an entrapment defense to… read more

Michael DiCindio | May 7, 2015 | Criminal Procedure

Drug cases, gun cases and many other countless cases in the criminal system begin with a search warrant. At times, some of these cases also end with a search warrant. If a search warrant is involved in a criminal case, a criminal defense attorney should… read more

Michael DiCindio | April 9, 2015 | Drug Paraphernalia

Under Pennsylvania law, there is a statute that prohibits possessing anything for: “The use of, or possession with intent to use, drug paraphernalia for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packing, repacking, storing, containing, concealing, injecting,… read more

Michael DiCindio | April 4, 2015 | Witness Testimony

The trial binder is complete, the opening ready, the closing prepped and the jurors are in the jury box.  It is time now to go through the process our justice system calls a trial.  Both sides have a chance to present evidence – through the… read more

Michael DiCindio | March 23, 2015 | Criminal Procedure

Every day in our society crimes are investigated by law enforcement officers and prosecutors. During the course of pre-charge investigations it is common for a police officer to attempt to speak to the “target” of the investigation. Other times, investigating grand juries may be utilized… read more

Michael DiCindio | March 5, 2015 | DUI

Many people who are charged with first offense DUI cases are accepted into the ARD Program in the county in which they were arrested. While they may be aware of it, oftentimes upon completion of the program, these individuals do not proceed to have the records… read more

Michael DiCindio | February 25, 2015 | Drug DUI

Many people commonly thing of DUI as “drunk driving” or “driving while intoxicated.” For many, that is solely associated with driving while under influence of alcohol. While alcohol related DUI offenses do make up a large portion of the DUI cases seen in the Pennsylvania… read more

Michael DiCindio | February 20, 2015 | DUI

Driving under the Influence (DUI) cases in Pennsylvania carry with them the possibility of harsh mandatory incarceration penalties, mandatory fines, and the added collateral civil consequence of license suspensions. When someone is arrested for DUI and is asked to submit to a chemical test of… read more

Michael DiCindio | February 13, 2015 | DUI

In Pennsylvania, there are many offenses that, if convicted, carry with them a license suspension for the offender. DUI, certain levels of speeding, possession of a controlled substance and even underage drinking are a few of these offenses. When someone has a DUI suspension or… read more

Michael DiCindio | February 10, 2015 | DUI

Recently, there has been word that there will be a renewed push for new legislation requiring first time DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock system in their vehicle once convicted. Currently, this is not a requirement to a first offense DUI sentence in Pennsylvania…. read more