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We don’t treat you like most lawyers do. Most lawyers will treat you like a mushroom. They keep you in the dark and hope you grow. We give you too much information rather than too little information. That’s because we know exactly what we are doing. We know how to not only play human courtroom chess, but we are Masters level elite players of the game. So, let’s start getting you some answers to questions like:
- What are the maximum sentence for this charge?
- Are fines excessive?
- What’s the worst that can happen to me?
- Is there mandatory jail time?
- Is there any defense to these charges?
Here are some preliminary answers to a lot of those questions.
- Simple Assault Charges
- Aggravated Assault Charges
- Homicide Charges
- Voluntary Manslaughter Charges
- Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
- Terroristic Threats
Defenses to assault cases
One of the best defenses to assault cases is self-defense. Lots of attorneys cannot properly tell you the law of self-defense in PA. They just think of it like other folks. You can hit, when you are hit. You can shoot, when you are shot at. While that’s part of it, there is a lot more to it. The doctrine of anticipatory self-defense applies. Plus, there is the castle doctrine that not only covers your residence, but also the area near to it. And ask an attorney about Stand Your Ground law and you’ll likely get the wrong answer. So read all of this to make sure you know
- Self Defense in Pennsylvania
- DOES PENNSYLVANIA LAW ALLOW FOR USE OF FORCE IN SELF-DEFENSE?
- DEFENSE OF OTHERS
- THE CASTLE DOCTRINE AND STAND YOUR GROUND
- CIVIL IMPLICATIONS OF THE JUSTIFIED USE OF DEADLY FORCE
- THE CASTLE DOCTRINE IN PENNSYLVANIA: A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION
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Too many attorneys look to end the case quickly. They don’t tell you everything that you lose by giving up and pleading guilty. Either they don’t know about it or they don’t care enough about you to tell you about it. We know. We care. Here are the major consequences to criminal charges in PA
Felony Conviction Consequences in Pennsylvania
Misdemeanor Conviction Consequences in Pennsylvania
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But it gets worse, if the alleged crime involves a loved one, you can bet that with the criminal charges will come a Protection from Abuse order.
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Tim was able to do what seemed to be impossible! My case was dismissed at trial and I was able to go back to my life. Don’t hesitate to retain Tim as your attorney, he is worth every penny. I couldn’t be any happier with my experience.
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M.T.
I cannot thank them enough for the outcome of my case. Attorney Tim Barrouk was dealing with a client who was on edge, never been arrested, and didn’t trust him 100% in the beginning, but he came recommended so he was my lawyer. I remember offering to hire a second attorney to help and he reassured me he had it under control. After a while it appeared I made a great choice. He knew the pros & cons of every judge my case was assigned to, he knew when to talk and when to listen in court, he didn’t let me take a bad deal, never pressured me, and responded to every text or call I ever placed to him. Cathi Lee kept me updated on where to be and when to be there. and was always available also. I was facing an Aggravated Assault charge causing serious bodily injury, simple assault, unlawful restraint, and 4 other misdemeanor charges and facing up to 10+ years in state prison. I never denied what I did and there was even video of me doing it. At the end of the day, All my charges were dropped and replaced with one summary offense of disorderly conduct and I was sentenced to pay a $25 fine plus court costs. Tim was always honest, and even told me flat out, these charges fit what you did but your case is triable and we’re gonna work for the best outcome. There were no promises or bs, just facts and business. Thank you Tim and the rest of The McShane Firm for getting me justice and not letting me get lost in the system.