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Every year in Pennsylvania, hundreds of law abiding dog owners are charged with the criminal offense of Harboring a Dangerous Dog 3 P.S. § 459-502-A. Under the statute, a dog owner if guilty of
What is the Eviction Diversion Program? In Philadelphia, in order to legally evict a tenant a homeowner must first complete the Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program. While there are limited exceptions, § 9-811. Eviction Diversion
Terroristic Threats Attorneys Philadelphia Terroristic Threats Lawyer Mark D. Copoulos has successfully defended the charge of Terroristic Threats. In Pennsylvania, the crime of Terroristic Threats is governed by Section 2706 of the Pennsylvania Crimes
When Do Police Need a Search Warrant? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the People from unreasonable searches and seizures. In Pennsylvania, an unreasonable search occurs when police violate a “reasonable
Philadelphia Firearms Charges Philadelphia Gun Lawyer Mark D. Copoulos has experience defending Philadelphia Firearm Charges. Philadelphia firearms charges can carry heavy penalties. Most Philadelphia firearms charges carry the prospect of incarceration, especially if the
What is a Petition for Return of Property? A petition for return of property is a legal method to recover item seized by police during arrest. In Philadelphia, every year thousands of individuals are
Motion to Suppress Lawyer A Motion to Suppress may be a legal basis to preclude evidence. If evidence is obtained illegally it must be suppressed. Since suppressed evidence cannot be used a motion to
What is Rule 600? In Pennsylvania, every citizen has a right to a prompt trial. Under Pennsylvania Rule 600, an individual is eligible for release on nominal bail if he is incarcerated for more
Self Defense in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently affirmed the case of Commonwealth v. Torres through Commonwealth v. Lineman, holding that the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that defendant did
Pa. Super. Ct. Rules Time of Blood Draw is Testimonial Evidence. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Hajdarevic, 2020 Pa. Super. 175. In this case, the Court held that
