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  • Pennsylvania DUI arrests: Understanding the costs
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  • Evan Kelly successfully suppressed cocaine, Oxycodone and Marijuana found in client’s home in Attempted Homicide case
  • What teens need to know about Pennsylvania’s sexting laws
  • Criminal Defense
    • Your Legal Rights
    • Criminal Defense FAQs
      • How To Choose The Top/Best Criminal Defense Lawyer In Pennsylvania
      • Is Mental Illness A Defense In Criminal Cases?
      • What To Do If You Are Falsely Accused Of A Crime
    • Civil Rights Violations/Police Brutality
      • Police Misconduct
      • Miranda Rights
      • Police Brutality
      • Police Wiretaps
      • Unlawful Arrests
      • Illegal Search & Seizure
    • College Crimes
      • Carrying A False Identification Card (Fake ID)
      • Date Rape Charges
      • Public Drunkenness
      • Hazing Charges Defense
      • School Hearings
      • Underage Drinking & DUI
    • Drug Crimes
      • Drug Crimes FAQs
      • When Does Drug Possession Become Drug Trafficking?
      • Defenses to Drug Trafficking In Pennsylvania
      • Conspiracy To Traffic Drugs
      • Cocaine Crimes
      • Drug Paraphernalia Charges
      • Drug Possession Charges
      • Heroin Crimes
      • Intent To Deliver Charges
      • Marijuana Crimes
      • MDMA
      • Meth Crimes
      • Prescription Drug Crimes
      • Fentanyl Drug Crime
      • Student Drug Charges
    • DUI/DWI/Impaired Driving Crimes
      • DUI Basics
      • Defending DUI cases
      • First-Offense Penalties
      • Penalties For Multiple DUI Convictions In Pennsylvania
      • Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana
      • Driving Under The Influence Of Prescription Drugs
      • Aggravated Assault While DUI
      • Vehicular Homicide Via DUI
      • Leaving The Scene Of An Accident
      • State Of DUI Law After Birchfield
    • Federal Crimes
      • Computer And Internet Fraud
      • Federal Drug Trafficking
      • Federal Sex Offenses
      • Federal Conspiracy
      • White collar crimes
      • Arrest, Indictment And Arraignment
      • Gun Possession And Federal Drug Crimes
      • Federal Tax Fraud
      • Money Laundering
      • Insider Trading
      • Federal Sentencing Guidelines
      • Federal Government Investigations
      • Federal Crimes FAQs
      • Federal Crimes Versus State Crimes
    • Felony Charges
      • Reduction Of Felony To Misdemeanor In Pennsylvania
    • Juvenile Crimes
      • What To Expect In Juvenile Court
      • Juvenile Drug Charges
      • Juvenile Sex Offenses
      • Teen Sexting Offenses
      • Assaults And Fights
      • Gang-Related Crimes
    • Pennsylvania Criminal Law Information
      • Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.)
      • Arrest Warrants
      • Chester County Common Pleas Judges
      • Chester County District Justices
      • Federal Grand Jury
      • Helpful Links
      • Indicting Grand Juries
      • Mandatory Sentencing Laws
      • Montgomery County District Justices
      • Pennsylvania Courts
      • Preliminary Hearings
      • Preliminary Arraignment
    • Post-Conviction Related Issues
      • Appeals
      • Expungements
      • Probation Violations
      • Pennsylvania Record Sealing
    • Professional License Defense
      • Nursing License Defense
    • Representation Of Public Officials & Grand Jury Investigations
    • Sex Crimes
      • Sex Crimes FAQs
      • What Constitutes A Sexual Offense?
      • When Should I Call A Lawyer For A Sex Crime
      • How To Avoid Conviction For A Sex Crime
      • Sexual Assault
      • Statutory Sexual Assault
      • Indecent Assault
      • Title IX Sexual Assault Defense
      • Aggravated Indecent Assault
      • Rape
      • Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI)
      • Indecent Exposure
      • Prostitution
      • Internet Sex Crimes
      • Child Pornography
      • False Allegations Of Child Sex Abuse
      • Sex Crimes Against Minors
      • Solicitation Of A Minor
      • Corruption Of Minors
      • Child Endangerment
      • Children Youth And Families Investigations (CYS Investigations)
      • Megan’s Law
      • Statutory Rape
      • Sex Crimes Involving Teachers
      • Sex Crimes Trials
      • Sexually Violent Predator Hearings
      • What are the differences between Pennsylvania Sex Crimes?
    • Theft Crimes
      • Access Device Fraud
      • Embezzlement: Theft From Employers
      • Fraud Defense
      • Identity Theft
      • Robbery
      • Theft Involving Power Of Attorney
      • Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
      • Burglary
    • Violent Crimes
      • Aggravated Assault Of An Unborn Child
      • Pennsylvania Law On Self-Defense
      • Domestic Violence Charges
      • Protection from Abuse (PFA)
      • Restraining Order Violations
      • Murder
      • What’s The Difference Between First-, Second-Degree And Third Degree Murder?
      • Attempted Murder
      • Manslaughter
      • Terroristic Threats
      • Weapons & Firearm Charges
      • Kidnapping
    • Communities Served
      • Oxford Criminal Defense Lawyer
      • Radnor Criminal Defense Attorney
      • Chester Springs Criminal Lawyer
      • Parkesburg Criminal Defense Attorney. Former County Prosecutors.
  • Civil Litigation
    • Business Law
      • Business Formation
      • Business Litigation
      • Corporate Agreements
      • Mergers And Acquisitions
    • Estate Planning & Administration
      • Guardianship Lawyers Serving Clients Throughout Chester County
    • Municipal Lawyers
    • Real Estate Lawyers
      • Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA)
      • Land Development Challenges
      • Leases
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Zoning & Land Development
    • Employment Law
      • Whistleblower Protection
      • Employment Discrimination
  • Personal Injury
    • Personal Injury FAQs
    • Auto Accidents
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Drivers
    • Drunk Driving Accidents/Dram Shop Liability
    • Hit-And-Runs
    • Medical Malpractice
      • Drug Rehabilitation Malpractice
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Premises Liability
    • Product Liability
    • Slip-And-Fall Injuries
    • Texting and Distracted Drivers
    • Victims Of Crimes
      • Victims Of Crimes FAQs
      • What Are Crime Victim Rights in Pennsylvania?
      • What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
      • How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
      • Civil Claims For Crime Victims
      • Can I Sue For Sexual Assault Or Rape In Pennsylvania?
      • Sex Assault Victims
      • Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
      • Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
      • Victims Of School Bullying
      • Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
      • Can I Sue My Employer For Being Assaulted At Work?
      • Workplace Violence
      • Victims Of Crime Due To Negligent Security
    • Wrongful Death Lawsuits
  • Victims of Crime
    • Victims Of Crimes FAQs
    • What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
    • How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
    • Civil Claims For Crime Victims
    • Can I Sue For Sexual Assault Or Rape In Pennsylvania?
    • Sex Assault Victims
    • Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
    • Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
    • Victims Of School Bullying
    • Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
    • Can I Sue My Employer For Being Assaulted At Work?
    • Workplace Violence
    • Victims Of Crime Due To Negligent Security
  • Professional License Defense
  • Communities Served

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126 W Miner St #1
West Chester, PA 19382

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934 E High St #2
Pottstown, PA 19464

Phone: 484-402-4500
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110 State St #305
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Phone: 610-422-7041
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Media, PA 19063

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West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

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