Facing the prospect of a state prison sentence can put a person’s employment, education, and future at risk. For one client facing sentencing in two Philadelphia firearms cases, the outcome was a meaningful opportunity to move forward: house arrest rather than state prison, with the sentences running concurrently.
Attorney Thomas Kenny represented the client at sentencing on October 28, 2026. Both cases involved convictions for carrying a firearm without a license. The court’s orders provided for immediate parole to house arrest, requiring the client to serve the full 23 months on house arrest.
Immediate Parole: Defendant paroled immediately to House Arrest. Defendant must serve full 23 months on House Arrest.
Two Cases, Concurrent Sentences
An important part of this result was how the sentences fit together. The sentencing order expressly links the two cases, making the confinement portions concurrent and the probation portions concurrent across the cases. Rather than stacking the two cases’ sentences one after another, the corresponding terms run at the same time.
Confinement is Concurrent with Probation
The disposition also includes two years of reporting probation, with probation following the confinement component. This is a substantial sentence with continuing obligations—not a dismissal or an absence of consequences.
To be placed on Probation – County Regular Probation – for a maximum period of 2 Year(s) to be supervised by APPD.
Accountability Without Losing the Opportunity to Build a Future
House arrest imposes real restrictions. But in this case, the court expressly permitted the client to work, attend school, attend medical appointments, and participate in religious activities while on house arrest. The orders also require educational or vocational training, random drug screening, and mental-health treatment, with substance-use treatment if needed.
Other: Defendant is permitted to work, attend medical appointments, schooling, religious practices while on House Arrest
Education – Educational Training: Defendant to attend to Vocational Training.Drug screens: To submit to random drug screens and treatment if needed.
Other: Defendant to attend Mental Health treatment
For a client who was looking at state prison, the opportunity to remain in the community under strict supervision is a significant result. It preserves a path to employment, education, and treatment while requiring accountability and compliance with the court’s conditions.
The Outcome Matters Beyond the Courtroom
Criminal defense is about more than the final court appearance. A sentencing outcome can shape a client’s daily life and future opportunities. Here, the result in two separate cases allows the client to meet substantial court-ordered obligations in the community rather than serve a state prison sentence.
Attorney Thomas Kenny is proud to have represented this client in achieving this important outcome. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Philadelphia, contact our office to discuss your circumstances.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
