July 10, 2016
How to Handle Police Encounters
These are some basic rules for dealing with the police, and most are just common…
May 23, 2016
Some Differences Between Civil and Criminal Law
There are distinct differences between a Civil Trial and Criminal Proceedings, yet there are times…
March 10, 2016
How about a Little Compassion?
Yes, I defend criminals. Yes, sometimes it's not easy to put aside my personal feelings,…
February 16, 2016
A Few Words on the Passing of Justice Antonin Scalia
President Obama was kinder in his words of praise for Justice Antonin Scalia than I…
January 27, 2016
Criminal Defense: Putting Aside Personal Feelings
A friend of mine recently asked me about cases I wouldn't take. After all, being…
January 18, 2016
Attorney Burnout? It’s Time To Walk Away.
Patrick testifying at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Hearing on SB 3, Medical Marijuana, February…
December 23, 2015
Marijuana Decriminalization in Pittsburgh: What Does It Mean?
Having been in the front lines of the fight for marijuana legalization in the state…
December 9, 2015
Terrorism and the Law
"There is neither an academic nor an accurate legal consensus regarding the definition of…
November 19, 2015
Presumed Innocent
In the year 1980, you would have had to go to great lengths and much…
October 26, 2015
Mandatory Minimums Bill Makes a Mockery of the Judicial Process
The case against HB 1601 The phrase, "I'm sorry, my hands are tied" is not…
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