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Why Is It Good to Hire a Defense Attorney That Works With Private Investigators
December 11, 2025 
Choosing Your Defense Attorney Understanding Why Investigators Matter in Criminal Defense When you hire a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, one of the strongest signs that the lawyer truly understands how to build a real defense is whether they work...
Learn MoreMichael Kotik Reviews The Similarities and Differences of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Criminal Law
December 9, 2025
Choosing Your Defense Attorney One common question our office receives is whether New Jersey has misdemeanors, and how those charges compare to Pennsylvania criminal offenses. Attorney Michael Kotik of SKA Law Group reviews the major differences between the two states. New Jersey Classification...
Learn MoreAttorney Michael Kotik Reviews Your Case | Blood Test Refusal for DUI Charge
December 9, 2025
DUI Procedures and Testing If you refuse to provide a blood sample during a DUI stop in Pennsylvania, there are serious consequences — even if you are not ultimately convicted of DUI. License Suspension for Refusal Once the arresting officer submits their report to...
Learn MoreNew Pennsylvania Law Allowing for Early Termination of Probation (Act 44)
November 28, 2025
Criminal Defense Rights Attorneys: Amato Sanita • Michael Kotik • William Weiss • William Burrows Pennsylvania’s Act 44, which became fully effective on June 11, 2025, represents one of the most significant probation reforms the Commonwealth has ever implemented. The law establishes a...
Learn MoreWhat Happens When You Violate a PFA in Pennsylvania?
November 28, 2025
PFA Violations A Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) is a civil court order designed to protect an individual who claims they have been abused or threatened with abuse. These orders are issued throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and are frequently used in...
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