Welcome to the DiDonato & Burke Law Firm’s Resources page. As experienced attorneys in criminal defense and civil rights, 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 who 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.
Someone just filed a Protection From Abuse order against you in Philadelphia, and the accusations aren’t true. Your stomach drops. You’re locked out of your own home, separated from your children, and people are treating you like a criminal—before you’ve had a chance to tell your side. If this is
Super Bowl DUI crackdowns in Philadelphia involve intensified law enforcement with sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols, and aggressive enforcement targeting impaired drivers during one of the year’s biggest drinking events. Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, and suburban departments coordinate enhanced patrols along major corridors including I-95, I-76, Roosevelt Boulevard, Broad
Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Law automatically seals certain criminal records after specified waiting periods, allowing individuals with qualifying misdemeanors and felonies to have convictions hidden from public background checks without filing petitions. The law automatically seals summary offenses after 5 years, misdemeanor convictions with sentences under 2 years after 10 years,
Gun crimes in Philadelphia include illegal firearm possession, carrying without a license, using firearms during other offenses, and federal firearms violations prosecuted aggressively by both Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and federal authorities. Pennsylvania law prohibits firearm possession by convicted felons, domestic violence offenders, and other prohibited persons (18 Pa.C.S. §
The difference between murder and manslaughter in Philadelphia centers on intent and circumstances—murder requires intentional killing or circumstances showing extreme indifference to human life, while manslaughter involves killing without malice aforethought, typically during sudden passion provoked by the victim or through reckless conduct. Pennsylvania law defines three murder degrees: first-degree
Plea bargain decisions in Pennsylvania criminal cases require weighing guaranteed outcomes against trial uncertainty, considering evidence strength, sentencing exposure, collateral consequences, and trial risks. Approximately 90-95% of Pennsylvania criminal cases resolve through plea agreements rather than trials, with defendants accepting negotiated guilty pleas in exchange for reduced charges, lower sentences,
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