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610-436-1410The cases we take involve real people with real concerns. Clients put their faith in us because we focus on them, and no matter the allegation, every case gets our highest dedication and advocacy. Here is a small sampling of some results we’ve achieved.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Not Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
Result: Not Guilty
Client acquitted of murder after a week-long jury trial in Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
DUI Charges Withdrawn
Result: Charges Withdrawn
A Chester County woman was pulled over by a police officer who claimed that she was driving erratically and weaving. He arrested her for a DUI.
Not Guilty of Felony Strangulation
Result:
A domestic fight between high school sweethearts led to a felony strangulation charge for a Chester County man. The 20-year-old client had no priors but faced a minimum of one year incarnation for a 2nd-degree felony.
Falsifying a Gun Application Dismissed
Result: Dismissed
A retired man contacted attorney Skinner after being charged with a serious felony for making false statements on a firearm application when he tried to buy a pistol at a gun show.
Marijuana Grow Operation Reduced to Misdemeanor
Result: Reduced
When police officers searched a woman’s house for an unrelated reason, they discovered a marijuana grow operation. While it was apparently only for personal use, the amount still constituted a felony charge.
Reduced Sentence in Steel Mill Theft
Result: Reduced
Our client was involved in an elaborate conspiracy to steal raw nickel from his employer. This resulted in more than a million dollars in losses for the steel mill and involved numerous employees.
Evidence Suppressed in Drugged Driving Case
Result: Dismissed
Our client was pulled over leaving a Wawa at 3 a.m. after a shift driving for Uber. The officer charged him with driving under the influence, when it was discovered he had recently used heroin.
ARD for Felony Prescription Drug Charges
Result: Dismissed
When a woman was charged with several felonies for falsifying prescription forms, she faced several years behind bars, even as a first offense.
Retail Theft Dismissal
Result: Dismissed
Attorney Skinner assisted a client charged with retail theft from a local West Chester department store. As a misdemeanor, a conviction would severely complicate this individual’s life.
Underage Drinking Expunged for Education Major
Result: Dismissed
When an aspiring teacher was arrested in West Chester for underage drinking and public drunkenness, she was exposed to a license suspension and a stigma that could end her teaching career before it began.