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How Does Bail Work in Bucks County, PA?

There is so much you need to know as a defendant facing criminal charges in Bucks County, including what bail is and how it works. In a criminal case, the judge sets bail, which the defendant must post to be released during the trial. Depending on the case, judges can deny bail altogether or release […]
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How Does Bail Work in Delaware County, PA?

If you were arrested for a crime, you might be facing the potential of serious penalties.  Even before penalties kick in, you may be locked up in jail.  The only way to get out while charges are pending may be to make bail. The judge sets bail at one of your earliest hearing dates.  There […]
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How to Get a Nebbia Order Removed in Philadelphia

Getting a “Nebbia” order removed, if it is a condition of your bail, is essential to your release while awaiting trial. Our lawyers know what it takes to get a Nebbia order lifted and can prioritize it so your release isn’t delayed. To get a Nebbia order lifted, you must provide proof that the funds […]
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How to Get a Nebbia Order Removed in Pennsylvania

When you get arrested for a crime, you can seek bail.  This lets you be released so you can fight the charges from outside.  However, when the charges you are facing involve you allegedly receiving illegal funds, the government might want to be sure you aren’t paying your bail with ill-gotten gains. A “Nebbia” order […]
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What is a Nebbia Order?

Criminal defendants have a right to a bail hearing, but bail does not turn out the same for everyone. In especially serious cases, prosecutors can request that a Nebbia order be attached to bail. If this happens, paying for bail may be more complicated. A Nebbia order requires that defendants prove where the money they […]
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Can Flock Cameras Be Used as Evidence in Pennsylvania?

Flock cameras are a type of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and is used by law enforcement for various purposes. Flock cameras are often used to monitor vehicle movements, and data from these cameras may be introduced as evidence in a criminal case. Flock cameras may be used to track […]
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Is Geofence Cell Phone Data Admissible Evidence in Pennsylvania?  Chatrie v. United States

People tend to carry cell phones with them anywhere they go.  What they might not realize is that those phones are in near-constant communication with cell towers and service providers, meaning data about your location is usually available with these providers.  Recently, law enforcement agencies and police have been turning to this data to help […]
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What is Accomplice Liability in Pennsylvania Criminal Law?

Pennsylvania’s use of accomplice liability in criminal law can lead to unexpected and serious charges for an alleged accomplice that threaten much harsher consequences than they thought were possible. Accomplice liability enables prosecutors to charge accomplices with the same offenses as principal actors. There aren’t separate charges or consequences for accomplice liability, meaning you could […]
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What Happens When You Are Charged with Reckless Endangerment in Pennsylvania?

Reckless endangerment, also called recklessly endangering another person (or “REAP”) is a serious offense that is often tacked on to other charges.  It consists of any reckless conduct that puts another person at risk of serious injury or death. When you are charged with reckless endangerment, it can leawad to criminal charges, denial of bail, […]
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How Does the Statute of Limitations Apply to Assault Charges in Pennsylvania?

In most cases, a statute of limitations is there to stop charges from being filed after a long time.  This law helps protect you from old cases that the government did not investigate urgently enough or consider serious enough to actually prosecute in a reasonable time. The statute of limitations for assault is different depending […]
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Kenny, Burns & McGill is located in Philadelphia, PA and serves clients in and around Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, Merion Station, Darby, Upper Darby, Sharon Hill, Wynnewood, Narberth, Clifton Heights, Folcroft, Lansdowne, Glenolden, Drexel Hill, Havertown, Cheltenham, Ardmore, Norwood, Holmes, Essington, Elkins Park, Prospect Park, Gladwyne, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County.

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