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Pennsylvania State Troopers practice what’s known as highway interdiction – looking out for drugs along roads and highways. This usually occurs during stops where the trooper has reason to believe that the driver is engaging in illegal activities. While these…

Pennsylvania takes child pornography charges seriously. Both distributors and viewers of sexual material displaying minors face some of the harshest criminal penalties available and the state has little tolerance for sex offenders. The penalties don’t end there. The additional consequences…

The Philadelphia Police Department has come under fire recently for its disturbing pattern of misconduct and officer complaints. In a tough job that involves interacting with the public in volatile situations, some complaints are inevitable. But recently unsealed files suggest…

The problem with Preliminary Hearings in Pennsylvania has been apparent for years. But it seems the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Western District finally listened. Up until the Commonwealth v. McClelland decision, the police could testify as to what witnesses or…

DUI testing is a well-established practice in Pennsylvania, but its accuracy has always been up for debate. Instruments need to be properly calibrated and used correctly. Not to mention, any number of factors can influence the results of a DUI…

Philadelphia is no stranger to racial tensions and this weekend’s protests over the death of George Floyd was no different. Often turning violent, demonstrations across the city resulted in hundreds of arrests and nearly 20 injured officers. While many demonstrations…

American citizens are afforded the right to bear arms, but there are several restrictions to regulate legally purchasing a firearm. In Pennsylvania, buying a gun often begins with a Federal Firearms Transaction Record Form (4473 form) and a Pennsylvania State…

During a criminal case, you have the right to information that might help your defense. Figuring out whether an officer behaved unprofessionally in the past might help you prove you were racially profiled, discriminated against, or in some other way…

COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many in and around Philadelphia. As the situation continues to evolve, Fienman Defense wants to reassure our clients and the community that we are taking this situation seriously and putting safety measures in place…