Pennsylvania aggravated assault charges address physical or attempted physical altercation between two or more people. They are common charges throughout the state, but that does not make them less serious. Convictions can result in severe fines and decades of your life in prison. In this article, Brad V. Shuttleworth, an award-winning defense attorney in Philadelphia, […]
What to Know About Philadelphia Firearms Charges If Arrested
Philadelphia surpasses well more than 500 homicides from gun violence in 2021, city police are actively enforcing local, county, and state laws. Some local officials are reporting no “crisis” of criminal activity in the city just days before police stated that there were 23 homicide arrests in recent weeks with many related to Philadelphia firearms […]
What Are Pennsylvania’s Drug Trafficking Penalties?
Pennsylvania drug trafficking penalties depend on the type, amount sold, prior convictions, and other factors. Maximum penalties could involve up to thirty years in prison, $500,000 in fines, lost driving privileges, and probation. In this post, a Philadelphia drug trafficking defense lawyer at Shuttleworth Law P.C. explains possible sentences and penalties and what you might […]
How Strong Is an Alibi Defense?
Alibi defenses are powerful when investigators can verify the alibi. However, it is not easy to prove one in some cases. Criminal defense lawyers can help you prove your alibi while complying with the local court’s notice and evidence rules. In this post, I define what an alibi defense is, an example of one I […]
Is Acting Nervous Probable Cause to Arrest Me?
Are you wondering if acting nervous is probable cause to arrest you? Check out the answer below: No, acting nervous is not probable cause to search you. Also, acting nervous alone does not give police reasonable suspicion to stop you or to frisk you. Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard requiring police to have certain […]
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