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What Happens After a Criminal Conviction in Pennsylvania?

February 21, 2026
Criminal Defense Rights

A criminal conviction in Pennsylvania can feel overwhelming — but it does not always mean your legal options are exhausted. In some cases, individuals may still have the right to appeal, seek post-conviction relief, or challenge sentencing errors. The most...

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Consequences of Being Arrested While on Probation in Pennsylvania

January 27, 2026
Criminal Defense Rights

An arrest that occurs while you are on probation in Pennsylvania can have immediate and serious consequences, affecting both the new criminal case and your existing probationary sentence. What Happens When One is Arrested While on Probation in Pennsylvania? When...

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Miranda Warnings in Pennsylvania: Are They Always Required?

January 16, 2026
Criminal Defense Rights

The Misconception Surrounding Miranda Warnings   One of the most common questions we hear is whether Miranda warnings are always required, as often portrayed in movies and television. The short answer is no. Contrary to popular belief, police officers are...

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Jury Selection in Pennsylvania Criminal Trials

January 16, 2026
Criminal Defense Rights

Jury selection is one of the most critical phases of any Pennsylvania criminal jury trial. Effective jury selection goes far beyond listening to a potential juror’s verbal answers during questioning. An experienced criminal defense lawyer must also evaluate a juror’s...

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New 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...

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"I found Michael Kotik via the internet with the hope by someone to help my son in what we thought was something routine. Long story short after being mislead by the prior firm and received no results and my son sat for 18 months in prison because "no one knew what was going on" Michael was able to not only..."
~ Client-X
"I had a pleasure of dealing with Mike on couple of occasions. He is an amazing attorney. He always came through and did what was promised. Also he went above and beyond to assist with any request. He is definitely a fighter and will do what is needed to come out with the best outcome"
~ Client-X
"The PHIL International Airport locked my father up on a 22 year old DUI on 4/27/22. They would not tell me anything, I could not get much help from the attorneys I knew out of NJ so reached out to Amato on 4/28/22 in the middle of the night, while i was waking people up. His assistant took the message..."
~ Client-X
"Amato The Best Top Dog Recommend Anytime Straight Forward Fair Price All Love Like An Uncle.. Attorney Forever SKA ... Top Recommendation."
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"Amato is the first lawyer I’ve ever needed, and will be the only lawyer I’ll ever use and or reference anyone to. He Straight forward, stand up guy, he never forgets anything and he’s very honest With you. When it come to SKA Law group you can definitely count on him."
~ Client-X
"Absolutely Outstanding Criminal Lawyer! I cannot thank Michael enough! From day one, he handled my case with incredible professionalism, confidence, and expertise. He resolved everything quickly and in the best possible way. I always felt supported, informed, and reassured throughout the entire process. Michael is truly the best criminal attorney you could ever hope for. Highly recommended without hesitation!"
~ Client-X
"Prior to Michael I hired two attorneys for the same case. Michael is very skilled and definitely a great negotiator. Small cases are not big if you do not care about your future and career. He is not always responsive but tell him what you want he will work out something favorable to you you didn’t know it’s possible. Good..."
~ Client-X
"I would highly recommend Michael Kotic to represent you with any criminal matter(s) that you may have. He is very honest, he fights for your freedom and applies the law directly to your criminal situation and differentiates the actual facts and/or how the police in reality violated your rights or did not. If he does not answer your phone call..."
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