Author: William Weiss

Reaching Out to Local Montgomery County Authorities When you suspect that your neighbors are harassing you, the crucial first move is to notify your local police department about their actions. Based on the details of your situation, the responding officers will conduct an investigation to see if pursuing criminal charges or taking other measures is…

In the state of New Jersey, the dismissal of criminal offenses hinges on the specific circumstances of the incident, the strength of the material presented, and the prosecution’s ability to satisfy their legal burden. Inadequate Proof to Sustain the Charges A fundamental requirement for any legal proceeding is the presence of compelling proof. Often, charges…

The Commonwealth is permitted to refile these charges under specific conditions. It is crucial to understand that a preliminary hearing in Montgomery County isn’t a full-blown trial; it acts as an initial review process. Prosecutors only need to establish a “prima facie” case, meaning they must simply present sufficient evidence to show that a crime…

Firearm charges in Montgomery County can lead to major trouble, especially if the law says you aren’t allowed to have a gun in the first place. When judges and prosecutors look at your case, they care a lot about whether the gun actually had bullets in it. Even though every situation is different, the police…

Theft charges in Montgomery County often mean paying the alleged victim back—which the court calls restitution—and it is a big part of resolving the case. Sometimes, working out a way to pay this money back can help your lawyer negotiate a better deal, and it might even help you avoid getting a criminal conviction if…

Police cannot just search your car because they feel like it. A traffic stop must begin with a lawful reason, such as a traffic violation, but what happens next dictates the trajectory of your entire case. At SKA Law Group, our criminal defense attorneys, including Lawyer William A. Weiss, know exactly how to aggressively challenge…

Prosecutors will stack on charges because it provides them with leverage. When the District Attorney’s Office files multiple charges for a single incident, it is a calculated move designed to cast a wide net and build immense pressure against a defendant. At SKA Law Group, our criminal defense attorneys, including Attorney William A. Weiss, understand…

Being stopped by law enforcement and finding out the car you are driving is reported stolen can instantly become a severe legal issue. In Pennsylvania, you could be hit with serious criminal charges like unauthorized use of an automobile, theft of a motor vehicle, or receiving stolen property, even if you had no clue the…

When a home remodel or construction project falls apart, angry customers often want their money back. Sometimes, what seems like a standard disagreement over a contract can turn into severe criminal charges in Montgomery County. If you are a contractor accused of stealing money or scamming clients, Attorney William A. Weiss and the defense team…

You have just finished a long day shopping at the King of Prussia Mall and are catching a ride home in the back seat of a friend’s SUV. As you merge onto I-76, the flashing lights of a police cruiser appear behind you. The officer pulls your friend over for a simple moving violation, but…