CRIMINAL DEFENSE 

DOUGLAS N. STERN, ESQUIRE

         Douglas N. Stern, Esquire is a full service criminal defense attorney who has over 20 years of legal experience in defending all types of criminal cases throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding counties and New Jersey in both state and federal courts. Attorney Stern has sucessfully defended clients charged with murder, rape, sexual assault, DUI-drunk driving, aggravated assault, drug crimes, guns, weapons, robbery, theft and more. OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE Read more about Criminal Defense Lawyer Douglas N. Stern, Esquire.

If you have been arrested for a crime contact my office for a free consultation

      When you or someone close to you has been arrested for a crime, whether it is a summary, misdemeanor or a felony, please contact my office for a free legal consultation. I will handle all phases of your case from bail reductions to appeals.

     Aggressive representation and an attorney that is familar with the criminal justice system the changing case law, lasest trial techniques, the prosecutors and the Judges is the key to winning in court and avoiding jail time.

Others services include but not limited to

• Bail reductions
• Early parole petitions
• Violation of probation hearings and detainers
• Expungement of criminal records
• Return of property seized by police & DA

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ARRESTED FOR DUI/DWI-DRUNK DRIVING IN

PENNSYLVANIA OR NEW JERSEY

    In Pennsylvania, drunk driving has various penalties depending on whether this is your first offense or a subsequent offense. The penalties range from a MANDATORY weekend in jail for a first offense to a MANDATORY one to two years in prison for your third offense. See PA DUI Penalties

         PERSONAL INJURY 

INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT

INJURED ON THE JOB

SLIP& FALL

WORKER'S COMP

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Representing individuals who have been injured as a result of another person's negligence including but not limited to:

• Motor Vehicle 
• Septa-Bus accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Uninsured Motorist Claims
• Casino accidents
• Slip and Fall  
• Wrongful Death Claims
• Food poisoning
• Worker's Compensation

    If you or someone close to you has been involved in any type of motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall accident that is someone else's fault, please contact my office for a free consultation.

All cases handled on a contigency fee basis.

Do not let the insurance companies deny you the money and benefits that you are entitled to.

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RECENT RESULTS:

2011

Charges: Possession with intent to deliver.

Penalty: 5-10 year mandatory

Results: Jury acquitted client of all charges.

CHARGES: Drug trafficking and felon in possession of a fiearm

PENALTY IF CONVICTED: Mandatory 5-10 years for the gun and 3-6 years for the drugs.

RESULT:  House arrest for less then year and gun charges dismissed.

CHARGES: DUI- 3rd Offense

PENALTY IF CONVICTED: 1-5 years state incarceration and 18 month license suspension.

RESULTS: Charges withdrawn.

CHARGES: Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

PENALTY IF CONVICTED: Client on state parole and could not be convicted or he would go back to state prison for the balance of his parole as well as additional jail if convicted.

RESULT: Jury acquitted client of all charges and state parole was terminated.