Criminal Law | Team

The consequences for being convicted of a drug crime in Pennsylvania can be very serious. You may face jail time and fines, and you may also stand to lose basic rights, loss of parental rights, and more. If you have been accused of a drug crime, a Cali Law criminal attorney will aggressively protect your rights and prepare a strong defense strategy based on a deep understanding of drug laws and extensive experience assisting individuals who have been arrested for drug crimes.

If you have been charged with a DUI, it is important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Depending on your prior offenses and your blood alcohol level recorded, or refusal to submit to a blood test, the penalties increase, including prison time. The criminal defense attorneys at Cali Law will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecutor’s case, examine the procedures used by law enforcement during your arrest, and defend your rights if the case goes to court. If you are charged with a DUI, don’t wait. Consult with a Cali Law DUI attorney for expert advice and representation.

Traffic offenses range from minor civil traffic violations, such as using expired license plates, to serious criminal offenses, such as reckless driving that results in a person’s death. The majority of traffic violations, however, are infractions such as speeding, driving through a stop sign, following too closely, overtaking a vehicle, or making an illegal turn. If you are found guilty of a traffic offense, not only will you have to pay fines and penalties, but also points will be added to your driving record and in some instances suspension of your driving privileges. If you continue to accumulate points, your insurance company may raise your rates and in some cases your license may be suspended. If you are charged with a traffic offense, take action to protect your driving record. Contact a Cali Law traffic violations attorney to evaluate the charges against you and to ensure that you are fairly represented in Traffic Court.

A summary offense is the most minor type of criminal offense in Pennsylvania and can include disorderly conduct, underage drinking, low-level retail theft, possession of a Fake ID, and loitering, among other offenses. Punishment for a summary offense usually involves paying a fine. However if you pay the fine without contesting the charges and are convicted, you will have a criminal record which may appear on a criminal background check, jeopardizing school admissions, employment opportunities, and more. If you have received a summary offense citation, contact a Cali Law defense attorney to help resolve the case in your favor.

If you’ve received a citation to appear before a Magisterial District Court for a summary offense you may be tempted to go it alone. Magistrate’s Court usually handles relatively minor offenses – such as traffic citations and minor criminal charges. However, if you plead guilty, you are admitting to committing a criminal act and that conviction becomes part of your permanent record. You might also be facing jail time if you are found guilty of committing a non-traffic offense. If you receive a citation to appear before a magistrate, contact a Cali Law defense attorney to review the facts of your case, develop a strong defense, and help to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

Are past misdemeanor offenses appearing on background checks preventing you from moving forward? Criminal charges appearing on your record will not only affect your opportunities for employment, they will also impact educational opportunities, housing applications, as well as your ability to qualify for professional licenses and loans, and your ability to own a gun. If you need to expunge a criminal charge from your record, an experienced Cali Law expungement attorney can help. We can determine if you are eligible for expungements based on your criminal record and if so, we will ensure that your record is erased.

Is your child is facing charges in the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court System? If a juvenile court judge determines that your child has committed a delinquent act, the consequences of juvenile court proceedings can adversely impact your child’s future, particularly his or her educational and employment opportunities. If your child is charged in juvenile court, don’t wait. Contact a Cali Law juvenile defense attorney experienced in the complex juvenile court process to determine the best strategy to defend your child’s rights and to protect his or her future.