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Uniontown Office:
92 East Main St., Suite #20
Uniontown, PA 15401
P: 724-438-1616
F: 724-438-1664
Carmichaels Office:
106 Carmichaels Plaza
Carmichaels, PA 15320
P: 724-966-9090
F: 724-966-8080
Defense of the Criminally Accused
When you or a loved one has been accused of committing a criminal offense in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and no one is on your side. Regardless of your culpability, the United States Constitution and that of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provide you with certain rights the most important being the right to trial by jury and the right to counsel. The criminal justice system can be complicated and daunting especially if you’ve never been in trouble before. Whether you are charged with a traffic offense, a misdemeanor, or felony, representation by an attorney committed to protecting your rights is a must. It’s never too early to be represented by a legal professional. Even if you feel you may be charged in the future or the police have asked to speak with you, you need legal representation.
The Law Offices of Benjamin F. Goodwin, Esquire, has helped numerous individuals charged with a wide array of offenses, including but not limited to:
Assault |
Bench Warrants |
What am I looking at?
A question often posed by clients is, ‘what am I looking at?’. While at first blush this may seem like a simple question, the answer to this question depends on a multitude of factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the accused’s prior record, whether or not there are any aggravating or mitigating circumstances, whether or not there are any statutory minimums or enhancements prescribed for a particular crime. While it is impossible to make generalities concerning what an individual is facing without taking a thorough history, what can be said is that the following is the maximum legal sentences and fines for particular classes of criminal offenses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
What can be said is that the following is the maximum legal sentences and fines for particular classes of criminal offenses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Class of Offense |
Maximum Sentence |
Maximum Fine |
Murder—1st Degree |
Death or Life Imprisonment |
$50,000.00 |
1st Degree Murder of Unborn Child |
Life Imprisonment |
$50,000.00 |
Murder—2nd Degree |
Life Imprisonment |
$50,000.00 |
2nd Degree Murder of Unborn Child |
Life Imprisonment |
$50,000.00 |
Murder—3rd Degree |
40 Years |
$50,000.00 |
3rd Degree Murder of Unborn Child |
20 years |
$50,000.00 |
Felony of the 1st Degree |
20 years |
$25,000.00 |
Felony of the 2nd Degree |
10 years |
$25,000.00 |
Felony of the 3rd Degree |
7 years |
$15,000.00 |
Misdemeanor of the 1st Degree |
5 years |
$10,000.00 |
Misdemeanor of the 2nd Degree |
2 years |
$5,000.00 |
Misdemeanor of the 3rd Degree |
1 year |
$2,500.00 |
Summary Offense |
90 days |
$300.00 |
What can be done?
Whether you have just been charged, think you may be charged sometime in the future, are asked by the police to be interviewed, are scheduled for arraignment, pretrial conference, trial or need an appeal or to file a motion for post conviction relief, I would be honored to meet with you to discuss your case with you. It is crucial to engage in thorough discovery, make an investigation, locate and interview witnesses, file any appropriate pre-trial motions and thoroughly prepare your case for trial. The government has attorneys and investigators working around the clock to convict you. Have someone in your corner. Know your rights. Contact the Law Offices of Benjamin F. Goodwin, Esquire, today at (724) 438-1616 or (724) 966-9090 for a free, no pressure, no obligation consultation regarding your rights.