Practice Area
Criminal Law
If you've been charged with a criminal offense in Pennsylvania, you will need aggressive, experienced legal representation to protect your rights and to seek a favorable outcome. You have a constitutional right to a defense, and you can count on the criminal defense attorneys at Cali Law to stand by you, working diligently to build a strong defense strategy and to ensure a fair and just legal process.
Overview
If you've been charged with a criminal offense in Pennsylvania, you will need aggressive, experienced legal representation to protect your rights and to seek a favorable outcome. You have a constitutional right to a defense, and you can count on the criminal defense attorneys at Cali Law to stand by you, working diligently to build a strong defense strategy and to ensure a fair and just legal process.
Our experienced attorneys serve clients throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Bradford, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Carbon and Northampton counties.
Services
- Drug Crimes
- DUI
- Traffic
- Summary Offenses
- Magistrate
- Expungements
- Juvenile
Drug Crimes
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, including parental rights. 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.
DUI
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. Our attorneys 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.
Traffic
Traffic offenses range from minor civil violations, such as expired license plates, to serious criminal offenses. If you are found guilty of a traffic offense, you may pay fines and penalties and have points added to your driving record, which can raise insurance rates and, in some cases, lead to suspension of your license.
Summary Offenses
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. Punishment usually involves paying a fine — but paying without contesting the charge results in a conviction and a criminal record that may appear on a background check.
Magistrate
Most Pennsylvania cases begin at the Magisterial District Court, where preliminary arraignments, summary trials and preliminary hearings are held. Having counsel at this early stage can shape everything that follows.
Expungements
A criminal record can affect employment, housing and education opportunities. Our attorneys review whether a charge or conviction on your record may be eligible for expungement or limited access under Pennsylvania law and handle the petition process.
Juvenile
Juvenile court operates differently from adult criminal court, with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Attorney Kurt Lynott served as a Juvenile Court Master and represents young clients and their families throughout the process.
FAQs
Criminal Law questions we hear often
Paying the fine without contesting the charge results in a conviction, which may appear on a criminal background check and affect school admissions or employment. Speak with an attorney before paying.
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