Attorney Peter Maganas, head of the Expungement and Pardon Division at MM&D recently appeared at the State Capitol to argue two pardon applications. After Peter presented the cases, both applicants were recommended to the governor to be granted clemency. One case involved a felony gun conviction and another case involved felony drug conviction.
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MM&D Associate Peter Maganas successful in obtaining pardon recommendations for clients
By mmdlaw
Friday,
December
15th,
2017
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“Richard was my son lawyer and he made good with his promises. Richard was honest and upfront from the start. Richard did not make promises that he would save my son from his “stupid” mistake he did promise he would do his best to keep my son out of jail and he did. My son and I are truly grateful for Richards knowledge of the law. My son ended up with probation and I could not be more pleased with Richard help in this case. I would referral anyone with legal issues to Richard.”
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Pennsylvania law permits individuals to seal or expunge their criminal records. When a court expunges a record, the record is permanently destroyed. Sealing a record is, in most circumstances, equally as effective as expungement. The difference is that, when a record is sealed, it can only be retained by government entities who may not divulge the record to private employers and the public. In 2016, Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation permitting record sealing for a multitude of misdemeanor offenses, which were not previously able to be expunged.
Who should expunge their record? Any person with a criminal record who is seeking employment or career advancement should consult an attorney about expungement. Furthermore, criminal records can disqualify an individual from obtaining loans and attending college and graduate level education.
Expungement is a process that may take months to complete, so it is important to plan ahead. The experienced attorneys at Musi, Malone and Daubenberger, LLP can tell you whether all, or part, of your record qualifies for sealing or expungement, and will work expeditiously to resolve the expungement process with a favorable outcome.
Please call Richard C. Daubenberger, Esq. at 610-891-8806 to begin the expungement process if your record includes any of the following:
• Any not guilty disposition (including charges dismissed or withdrawn pursuant to ARD)
• Summary conviction (5 years or older)
• Non-violent misdemeanor conviction (10 years or older)
Musi, Malone and Daubenberger, LLP is a full-service law firm catering to individuals and businesses. Please contact the firm for information related to personal injury, estates, family law, criminal defense, business litigation, and Social Security matters.
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MM&D partner Rich Daubenberger interviewed on NBC 10 about the Bill Cosby case
By mmdlaw
Wednesday,
February
3rd,
2016
MM&D partner Richard C. Daubenberger, Esq. is interviewed on NBC 10 about the legal technicalities in the ongoing Bill Cosby proceedings. Click the link below.
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MM&D Associate Christopher M. Brown, Esq. donates his time to Wills for Heroes.
By mmdlaw
Monday,
December
14th,
2015
MM&D associate Christopher M. Brown participated in Wills for Heroes 
in Coatesville, PA on December 12, 2015. Wills for Heroes is a pro bono program offered by the Pennsylvania Bar Association where volunteer attorneys and paralegals gather to prepare simple Wills, Durable Financial Power of Attorney and Living Will/Health Care Directives free of charge for military Veterans, first responders (paramedics, firefighters and police officers) and their spouses to thank them for their public service and the risks that they take in doing so. Chris himself assisted in the preparation of 15 estate planning documents and while the only risk he took was sacrificing a Saturday, the first responders and their spouses were nearly as thankful as Chris is for their dedication to helping others and serving their country/community. Chris is an experienced estate planner and litigator and is accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Wills for Heroes is anticipated to be offered again in Chester county in March 2016.
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Attorney Lucas A. Clark, IV elected as a Radnor Township Commissioner
By mmdlaw
Thursday,
December
3rd,
2015
In the Special and General Elections this past November 3, Luke Clark was elected Commissioner for Radnor Township Ward 3 for both the unexpired term ending in January and the next four-year term from 2016-2020. Luke won both elections by garnering 58% of the vote and was sworn in on November 9 by The Honorable Ann Osborne. Radnor has seven voting Wards with each Ward having one representative Commissioner on its Board of Commissioners, which handles all of the township’s legislative and executive functions. Luke will represent approximately 4,500 residents and is very excited to serve.
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Satisfied client thanks MM&D attorneys for their work.
After being arrested and charged with felony drug offenses, this defendant retained MM&D criminal defense attorneys to work on the case. The news of the arrest hit the local papers due to the high number of marijuana plants allegedly recovered from the client’s residence.
After several court appearances the case was resolved with a negotiated plea by which the client avoided state prison. Instead of measuring his sentence in years, he served a number of months at the county jail. The satisfied client took the time to send some kind word to the firm to express his satisfaction and gratitude.
Click on the image to the right to read the full size letter.
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DUI Crackdown
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards announced that, “even though the number of people killed in drug- and alcohol-related crashes decreased [in 2014, PennDOT] and law enforcement will not reduce our efforts to make Pennsylvania roads safer. Enforcement and education efforts occur year round, but will be especially focused through the upcoming holiday travel period.” Combating impaired driving is one of the Department of Transportation’s most important functions.
Statewide, drug- and alcohol-related crash fatalities decreased from 512 in 2013 to 485 in 2014. Last year, there were 144 alcohol-related crashes which resulted in 16 fatalities over the Labor Day weekend in Pennsylvania. PennDOT maintains data for the past ten years of traffic fatalities on its website.
Pennsylvania State Police and local police departments across the state will add their efforts in enforcing the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative through the Labor Day holiday weekend. Many of Pennsylvania’s County DUI Task Forces, the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement will conduct checkpoints and roving patrols as part of this weekend’s DUI crackdown. Funding comes from part of PennDOT’s statewide distribution of $4.6 million in federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Pennsylvania’s per se blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08% for drivers over the age of twenty-one. A conviction for Driving Under the Influence can lead to penalties including mandatory jail time, license suspension and fines of up to $5,000. It should be noted that Pennsylvania’s DUI statute (75 Pa.C.S.A. §3802) creates a tiered system that has increased penalties based on higher BAC levels and repeat offenses. If you are arrested for and charged with a DUI offense you should contact an experienced DUI defense attorney to discuss your legal options, including first-offender programs that can significantly lessen the consequences if trial and acquittal is not a viable option.
Visit JustDrivePA for additional information on impaired driving and other traffic safety programs currently sponsored by PennDOT.
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Partner William Malone, Jr. prevails in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
By mmdlaw
Wednesday,
July
22nd,
2015
In the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the case of School District of Philadelphia v. WCAB (Hilton), No. 34 EAP 2014 (Pa. 2015), MM&D Partner and Worker’s Compensation attorney William E. Malone, Jr. successfully argued the issue of whether an Employer has a duty to issue a notice of ability to return to work under Section 306(b) of the Workers’ Compensation Act, where an injured employee had not yet received workers’ compensation benefits at the time alternative employment was offered to her. The brief answer, explained below, is that an Employer is not required to issue a Notice of Ability to Return to Work to an employee when offering alternative employment before accepting an injury as compensable or the worker has proven an entitlement to benefits.
The injured worker left her job in May 2009 due to a stressful work environment. Employer issued a notice, denying her claim for benefits, and offered Claimant alternative employment. Claimant did not report to work when school began in September 2009, claiming that she was still unable to return to teaching because of ongoing treatment for her stress-related maladies. In October 2009, Claimant filed a claim petition alleging total disability.
A unanimous Supreme Court looked at the language and legislative history of the Act, focusing on the portion that requires an employer to provide injured workers written notice of evidence of a change in their physical condition. The Court agreed with Mr. Malone that it would be illogical to require an employer to issue such a notice before either it conceded the occurrence of a compensable injury or the worker otherwise proved an entitlement to benefits. Moreover, an employer cannot disclose evidence of a change in a claimant’s physical condition before her physical condition is determined. Thus, the Court held that an employer’s obligation to provide a Section 306(b)(3) notice of ability to return to work does not arise until after a claimant has become entitled to benefits.
Sobriety Checkpoint this weekend in Nether Providence, Delaware County.
By mmdlaw
Friday,
June
5th,
2015
This Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, the Nether Providence Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. The checkpoint aims to detect impaired drivers before an accident occurs. Be mindful of this as you are out this weekend driving through Nether Providence, Delaware County, PA. Be safe: don’t drink and drive.
If you find yourself charged with DUI in Delaware County you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact MM&D for a free consultation.
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