Criminal record expungement offers a powerful legal remedy for Pennsylvania residents seeking to remove past mistakes from public view and reclaim control over their futures. The process involves petitioning courts to destroy or seal criminal records, effectively erasing evidence of arrests, charges, or convictions from official databases and making them inaccessible to employers, landlords, and […]

People in Pennsylvania who find themselves arrested for serious felony crimes must always try to remember that the criminal justice process offers them opportunities for a fair defense. This includes appeals that can be made even after a trial is complete and a sentence has been handed down. For some defendants, this can offer the […]

If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, or pleaded guilty to criminal charges, in the state of Pennsylvania, you may feel that your case is over. However, that is not necessarily the case. There are situations in which you may be able to appeal your criminal conviction, which can involve a range of […]

The criminal justice system is meant to protect you and others in Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Certain transgressions on the part of prosecutors, however, may lead to your wrongful conviction. We at Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, are frequently asked on what grounds people may appeal a criminal conviction. In this post, we will […]

Sometimes, witnesses in Pennsylvania may lie on the stand. Judges and juries often base their decisions in criminal trials heavily on the testimony of witnesses. As such, false statements made during your trial may wrongfully incriminate you and result in you being convicted of a crime you did not commit. Since you are entitled to […]