Criminal Defense

Law Enforcement

Experienced defense for police officers, detectives, and corrections officers facing criminal charges. We handle complex state and federal cases involving on-duty and off-duty conduct.
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Defense for Law Enforcement Officers

Law enforcement officers are increasingly facing criminal charges in both state and federal court for conduct arising from their duties. These cases are often complex and may involve allegations such as assault, firearm violations, or even federal RICO charges.

We have represented police officers, detectives, and corrections officers in high-stakes criminal cases, including aggravated assault and gun-related allegations tied to on-duty and off-duty situations. These matters require experienced legal defense that understands both criminal law and the unique responsibilities of law enforcement professionals.

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More frequently than before, criminal charges are filed against state and federal law enforcement for simply doing their jobs. The job of law enforcement is very difficult. These cases require specialized care and experience. We have successfully represented police officers indicted for federal RICO offenses and police officers, corrections officers, detectives and other law enforcement officers charged with aggravated assault and criminal offenses— including cases involving gun charges and alleged firearm violations arising from on-duty or off-duty conduct.

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Results are what you expect when you hire an attorney. Results are a complete or partial victory, results are your freedom, family, money, or whatever justice dictates. We get results for our clients. Our verdicts, settlements and victories on behalf of our clients are not mere unsubstantiated words but proven facts. We get results because we work tirelessly, investigate thoroughly and research extensively. We meet with our clients endlessly until we know your case inside and out. We get results because we are experienced, we are well known in the legal community and we know how to get your case successfully resolved.

What We Handle

Key areas we fight for you

Federal RICO & Complex Criminal Charges
We defend officers accused in federal investigations, including RICO-related allegations and other multi-count criminal indictments.
Assault & Use-of-Force Allegations
We represent law enforcement personnel charged with aggravated assault or misconduct arising from arrest situations or use of force incidents.
Firearm & Duty-Related Offenses
We handle cases involving alleged firearm violations, including off-duty carry issues and charges linked to police-issued or personal weapons.

Track Record

Legal Case Results

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Case 1
October 2025 – RAPE TRIAL – JURY VERDICT – NOT GUILTY – ALL CHARGES – A Philadelphia jury deliberated for approximately 3 hours and acquitted a man of all charges in a case charging Rape (Unconscious Victim), Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (Unconscious Victim), and other charges.
Not Guilty
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Case 2
July 2024: Former Union Leader Sentenced to 6 years for Bribery and Embezzlement Convictions – Far Less than Up to 14 Year Sentence Feds Requested
Favorable Outcome
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Case 3
April 2024: Federal Jury Trial for IBEW Local 98 Business Manager, John Dougherty, ends in mistrial – the judge declared the jury to be deadlocked after a two week extortion trial.
Mistrial
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Case 4
March 2024: MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED- Firearm recovered from defendant during an illegal search after a car stop by police.
Dismissed
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Case 5
January 2024: GRAND JURY PRESENTMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE CHARGES DISMISSED – Philadelphia Police Department, Chief Inspector Carl Holmes was charged by a grand jury presentment in 2019, with sexually assaulting 3 different female police officers in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Dismissed
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Common Questions

Questions about Law Enforcement

Our attorneys field these questions daily. Here are the most common ones — but every situation is unique. Call us for a direct answer about your case.

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Officers can face charges when prosecutors believe conduct during arrests, investigations, or off-duty incidents violates criminal law or exceeds legal authority.

Yes. These cases often involve unique legal standards, internal procedures, and federal or state overlap that require experienced criminal defense representation.

Yes. With strong defense strategies, including challenging evidence and use-of-force justification, many cases can result in dismissal or not-guilty verdicts at trial.

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