By Kenny, Burns & McGill | Published September 6, 2022 | Posted in Current Events | Tagged Tags: marijuana, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
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September 2022: Online Pardons at PA Marijuana Pardon Project
Great news, Pennsylvanians! If you have been convicted of certain marijuana charges, you are now able to apply for a pardon online. On September 1, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced a “one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions.” If you think you may Read More
Read MoreSexual Assault of Minor Case – Prosecution Withdrawn
Content Warning: Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors The criminal defense team at Kenny, Burns & McGill is thrilled to announce that a serious case involving one of our clients has been abandoned by the prosecutor, or “Nolle Prossed.” This term comes from the legal Latin phrase nolle prosequi, which means “unwilling to pursue” or “no more Read More
Read More$90,000 Settlement for Injured Client in Philadelphia
The personal injury team at Kenny, Burns & McGill is pleased to announce that a $90,000 settlement has been won for a client who was seriously injured due to a poorly maintained sidewalk. A man we will call Mr. George Reynolds was your average Philadelphian: hard-working, honest, and doing what he had to do to Read More
Read More85 Alleged Fugitives Arrested – Operation North Star
Throughout the month of June, the U.S. Marshals led an operation to find and arrest alleged fugitives and criminals. Dubbed “Operation North Star,” this 30-day initiative resulted in the arrests of 1,501 people. The Department of Justice described this operation as “a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combatting violent crime in 10 cities with Read More
Read MoreClient’s Bail Reduced by $25,000
Kenny, Burns & McGill is pleased to announce a recent and successful motion to reduce a client’s bail by $25,000. The team at Kenny, Burns & McGill frequently handles difficult cases, many of which include violent allegations. In the United States of America, everyone has a right to due process. We believe that each person Read More
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Gun Rights
One of the most important gun cases in over a decade was decided today by the Supreme Court of the United States, striking down a New York State law that required residents of that state to show a special need to defend themselves when applying for a concealed carry permit. While it is yet unknown Read More
Read MoreYoung Mother Released from Philadelphia Prisons with Credit for Time Served
The Criminal Defense team at Kenny, Burns & McGill is very happy to announce that a new mother has been successfully freed from prison after spending 14 months behind bars. Instead of spending years in jail, she will be able to go home and raise her child. Some people actively seek out trouble, and some Read More
Read MoreAll Charges Thrown Out – 22 In Total
The Criminal Defense team at Kenny, Burns & McGill is proud to announce the complete dismissal of every single charge connected to one of our clients – that’s 22 charges in total, all gone! One chilly day in December, a man we’ll call Mr. George Clark had a very exciting evening. When all was said Read More
Read More1,400+ Felonies Dropped in Alleged Mail Theft Case – Firm Record!
Kenny, Burns & McGill is pleased to announce a massive win for one of our clients; we were able to get 1,436 of this individual’s charges dropped in the very first stages of their case! Yes, you read that right – nearly 1,500 charges withdrawn. A man we’ll call Mr. Benny Currier had a group Read More
Read MorePhiladelphia Sheriff’s Sale Postponed; Client’s Property Saved
Kenny, Burns & McGill are very happy to report the successful delay of a sudden sheriff’s sale, which will allow our Philadelphia client to pay off his debts and profit from his own investments. A man we’ll call Christopher Garcia struggled as many of us did during the earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Read More
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