Tag: Criminal Attorney

Attempted Delaware County Homicide Case Dismissed

Recently, Peter Manaras, a partner at Giribaldi & Manaras, a Delaware county firm, represented a client in Springfield District Court.   The client was wrongfully accused with Attempted Homicide in the first degree, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and other related charges.  The client was looking at extensive jail time if convicted. However, after a lengthy hearing, Mr. Manaras, using […]

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NEW CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULE WILL EFFECT PERSON’S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

The United States and Pennsylvania’s 6th Amendment provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” Generally, the right is to have a face-to-face confrontation with witnesses who are offering testimonial evidence against the accused in the form of cross-examination during a trial. However, effective April 1, […]

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Pennsylvania, Delaware County DUIs in Parking Garages and Parking Lots.

Most people are unaware that the police can arrest individuals for Driving under the Influence even when they are not driving on highways. Over the years, Delaware County Courts, Chester County Courts have considered different cases and interpreted “trafficway” and ” highway”. For example, the Pennsylvania courts have repeatedly stated that both normal parking garages and parking lots […]

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