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Legal Insight Articles

Welcome to the DiDonato & Burke Law Firm’s Resources page. As experienced attorneys in criminal defense, civil rights, real estate law, and personal injury, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge.

Here, you’ll find articles containing a wealth of information on various legal topics, from understanding your rights during an arrest to navigating complex real estate transactions. While these resources provide valuable insights, they are not a substitute for personalized legal advice.

Our team, led by criminal defense attorney Thomas F. Burke and Litigation and Real Estate Transaction attorney Dawn DiDonato Burke is always available to personally discuss your specific case and provide the expert guidance you need. We hope these resources help you better understand the legal landscape and underscore our commitment to serving as your dedicated advocates when winning matters most.

Police Misconduct Cases in Bucks County Civil Rights Violations and Legal Solutions

Police Misconduct Cases in Bucks County: Civil Rights Violations and Legal Solutions

Police misconduct in Bucks County encompasses constitutional violations by law enforcement officers including excessive force, false arrest, illegal searches, malicious prosecution, and denial of civil rights. These violations can occur during traffic stops, arrests, searches, and detentions by municipal police departments throughout Bucks County municipalities including Bensalem, Bristol, Levittown, Warminster,

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Wrongful Prosecution in Philadelphia

Wrongful Prosecution in Philadelphia: Signs, Legal Remedies, and How to Fight Back

Wrongful prosecution in Philadelphia occurs when individuals are charged and prosecuted for crimes they did not commit due to police misconduct, prosecutorial errors, false evidence, or systemic failures in the criminal justice system. This injustice can result from mistaken eyewitness identification, coerced confessions, fabricated evidence, or prosecutors withholding exculpatory information.

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Miranda Rights Violations in Pennsylvania: How Former Prosecutors Defend Your Case

Miranda Rights Violations in Pennsylvania: How Former Prosecutors Defend Your Case

Miranda rights violations in Pennsylvania occur when police fail to properly inform suspects of their right to remain silent and right to an attorney before custodial interrogation. These violations can result in suppression of confessions and statements, significantly weakening prosecution cases. Common violations include failing to read Miranda warnings entirely,

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What Happens When You're Arrested in Philadelphia? A Former Prosecutor's Guide to Your Rights

What Happens When You’re Arrested in Philadelphia? A Former Prosecutor’s Guide to Your Rights

When you’re arrested in Philadelphia, you have specific constitutional rights that police must respect, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and protection from unreasonable searches. The arrest process follows a structured timeline: immediate detention, Miranda warnings, booking at the Philadelphia Police Department, arraignment within 72

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The Impact of Prior Convictions on Your Current Criminal Case

The Impact of Prior Convictions on Your Current Criminal Case

If you’re facing new criminal charges in Philadelphia and have prior convictions on your record, your past can and likely will affect your present. Whether you were previously convicted of a misdemeanor or a serious felony, those convictions can impact everything from bail decisions to sentencing outcomes in your current

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Gavel and wooden blocks spelling "asset forfeiture" with a miniature house in the background, illustrating legal concepts related to asset forfeiture in criminal defense.

Asset Forfeiture in Criminal Cases

Being charged with a crime is frightening on its own—but when the government tries to take your property before you’ve even had your day in court, the stakes rise dramatically. That’s what happens in asset forfeiture cases. Whether it’s your cash, vehicle, home, or business assets, law enforcement can seize

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Thomas F. Burke, Esquire Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Attorney

Thomas F. Burke, Esquire

Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Attorney

Dawn DiDonato Burke Litigation and Real Estate Transaction Attorney

Dawn DiDonato Burke

Litigation and Real Estate Transaction Attorney

DiDonato & Burke Legal Video Series

Welcome to the DiDonato & Burke Legal Video Series, where Defense Attorney Thomas Burke shares valuable insights and analysis from his most recent successful acquittals.