West Chester Criminal Defense Blog

Michael DiCindio | November 15, 2021 | Criminal Law

Many people in Pennsylvania get behind the wheel when they are drowsy. According to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy drivers may be responsible for up to 6,000 fatal accidents in the U.S. each year. If you fall asleep behind the wheel,… read more

Michael DiCindio | November 13, 2021 | DUI

Many people who are charged with DUIs in Pennsylvania wonder whether they should hire private defense lawyers or instead be represented by the public defender’s office. Some people are unsure about what a public defender is and the types of qualifications a public defender has… read more

Michael DiCindio | November 11, 2021 | Criminal Law

Being charged with a crime while visiting Chester County, Pennsylvania can be scary. If the police suspect you of committing a criminal offense and ask you to talk to them, you should refuse to talk and ask for a criminal defense lawyer. You should never… read more

Michael DiCindio | November 11, 2021 | DUI

Most DUI cases in Chester County, Pennsylvania are misdemeanors. While misdemeanors are considered to be less serious than felony offenses, they still carry harsh penalties. Certain factors can escalate a DUI to a felony offense. When these aggravating factors are present, the potential penalties for… read more

Michael DiCindio | November 10, 2021 | DUI

When you are arrested for a DUI in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the prosecutor will check your record for the last 10 years to see if you have any prior DUI offenses. While the law in Pennsylvania treats first DUI offenses with the recognition that people… read more

Michael DiCindio | November 5, 2021 | Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a violent crime in Chester County, Pennsylvania, you need to identify all of the potential defenses that you might raise. Violent crimes in Pennsylvania can result in serious penalties. Depending on your charges, you could face decades in prison… read more

Michael DiCindio | November 1, 2021 | DUI

If you are convicted of a DUI, it can cause ongoing problems in your life for some time. In addition to the criminal penalties you might face, a DUI conviction could also result in problems with employment and increases in your insurance costs. Thankfully, however,… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 27, 2021 | Assault

Assault against an officer in Pennsylvania is a serious crime and can result in years in prison. Assaulting a police officer can transform what might otherwise be a misdemeanor simple assault into an aggravated felony assault and is considered to be a crime of violence…. read more

Michael DiCindio | October 25, 2021 | Criminal Law

Whether you might be charged with a domestic violence or non-domestic violence offense depends on the relationship between you and the alleged victim. A broad variety of offenses can be charged as domestic violence offenses, and Pennsylvania does not have a separately defined crime called… read more

Michael DiCindio | October 22, 2021 | DUI

Some people in Pennsylvania are charged with DUIs when they are visiting other states. If you have been convicted of a DUI in another state, you might wonder how it might affect you in Pennsylvania. Each state has its own DUI laws. When you get… read more