The following are some of the various practice areas that the Pennsylvania criminal attorneys with our firm can help with. To learn more about these or other charges, call and schedule a consultation with our team today.
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Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer
Philadelphia Criminal Lawyer
The Philadelphia Police Department has started using a diverse and effective set of strategies to fight crime. This means that the city is working hard to decrease crime to ensure the safety of residents and local businesses. But when you are charged with a criminal offense, it is important to have a Philadelphia criminal lawyer who can help you build a defense to protect your freedom and avoid a criminal record.
According to Philadelphia Police Department statistics, the total number of serious crimes such as homicide, robbery, and burglary dropped six percent from 2012 to 2013. While these statistics are good news, they are also a sign that the police department and other authorities within Philadelphia have adopted a zero tolerance approach to many crimes. If you find yourself accused of a crime in Philadelphia you may find that you are given little chance to publicly defend your reputation and legal rights. You can, however, fight the charges legally with the help of a dedicated Philadelphia criminal lawyer. Your attorney will be able deftly handle a variety of charges, ranging from homicides to retail theft, and will be singularly devoted to protecting your best interests.
Building a Defense
Your defense depends on the type of criminal charge you’re facing and the facts and circumstances surrounding your arrest. For crimes such as murder, assault, theft, and burglary, proof of intent is often used to challenge the prosecutor’s case. A skilled Philadelphia criminal attorney will know to look for various weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, including whether the correct policies and procedures were followed in the investigation and in your arrest.
A Philadelphia criminal defense attorney can be an asset if you are under investigation for or charged with any of the following crimes in Philadelphia.
Practice Areas
Types of Offenses
Philadelphia describes criminal homicide under chapter 25 of the statutes and codes. For instance, murder is outlined in Section 2502 and includes:
- Murder in the first degree, which is the intentional killing of another human being. Intentional refers to the attempted or deliberate act of killing someone.
- Murder in the second degree, which can occur during a felony crime such as an armed robbery. This also can include the attempt to commit murder.
Voluntary manslaughter is defined in Section 2503. An individual is guilty of this crime if he or she unlawfully commits a homicide when acting under intense provocation by the:
- Alleged victim who is killed.
- Another individual who accidently or negligently causes the alleged victim’s death.
It is a first degree felony even if there was a reasonable belief that he or she had reason to kill someone.
Drug delivery resulting in death is outlined in Section 2506. A person is guilty of this crime when he or she commits murder in the third degree (as discussed above) who:
- Distributes
- Delivers
- Dispenses
- Administers
- Sells
- Gives
Any controlled substance to a person. This also includes fake drugs.
Criminal charges also includes involuntary manslaughter, aiding in a suicide or criminal homicide of a police officer. If you have been charged with any of these criminal homicide charges, schedule a free consultation with a Philadelphia criminal lawyer.
Pennsylvania Criminal Lawyers Can Help
If you are facing criminal charges, or believe you may be the subject of a criminal investigation, you may feel anxious or overwhelmed. Your mind is racing with terrified thoughts as you wonder what will become of yourself and your family.
The following information is provided as a general guide to the criminal defense process in Pennsylvania, and can help prepare you for a number of possible scenarios if you have been arrested or are facing arrest. Understanding the criminal process is essential when fighting your charges. To understand the full scope of what you are up against, you should consult with a Pennsylvania criminal lawyer.
Areas We Serve
Although our main office location is in Philadelphia, we defend those across a number of places in Pennsylvania including the below. To discuss these or cases in other areas get in touch with one of our criminal lawyers in Pennsylvania today.
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Your defense depends on the type of criminal charge you’re facing and the facts and circumstances surrounding your arrest. For crimes such as murder, assault, theft, and burglary, proof of intent is often used to challenge the prosecutor’s case. A skilled Philadelphia criminal attorney will know to look for various weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, including whether the correct policies and procedures were followed in the investigation and in your arrest.
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