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For more than twenty years, the Philadelphia Criminal Attorney Marc Neff has been defending the rights of individuals and corporations facing serious criminal charges.
2024-01-29 14:12
To kick off 2024 Neff & Sedacca, P.C. is excited as it marks two milestones.
In 2018, the firm named longtime associate Matthew Sedacca as par… Read More
2023-12-20 20:54
What is it? How does it affect me?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Sentencing Commission proposed several changes to the federal sentencing guidelines. The… Read More
2023-09-27 11:37
Recent Commonwealth Court Decision Requires Pre-Deprivation Hearing Further Protecting Falsely Accused Teachers From ChildLine Registry Without Being H… Read More
2023-07-10 00:01
Can Others Including Law Enforcement View Without Permission
More and more homeowners are turning to video doorbells and home security cameras to bette… Read More
2023-02-28 01:49
Expanding statutory disqualifiers and sensitive place designations in the wake of a recent U.S.Supreme Court Decision
It’s clear that gun violenc… Read More
2022-12-01 13:05
What is the standard of proof needed to answer: Doctors or Drug Dealers?
To many, the term “Pill Mill” is not in their vocabulary. These ar… Read More
2022-09-08 11:55
Governor Wolf has approved a one-month window for pardon applications yet that’s only step one.
Those who have been convicted of marijuana posses… Read More
2022-08-24 16:02
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks to curtail recidivism and stop the revolving door
It has been two years since we wrote about the new Driving Un… Read More
2022-07-15 15:18
For nearly 20 years, New Jersey law has provided clear language as it relates to the percentage of tint allowed on passenger cars, SUVs and vans. Recen… Read More
2022-07-08 16:27
July 8, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA – Marc Neff and Matthew Sedacca of Neff & Sedacca, P.C. have been once again recognized by Super Lawyer… Read More
2022-06-08 15:07
Statistics tell a story of the harsh reality for older inmates and their medical struggles behind bars
It has been several months since Neff & Seda… Read More
2022-04-12 11:47
Every day you see the news of a shooting in Philadelphia. Today we examine the number of applications for a License to Carry Firearms in the city and i… Read More
2022-02-10 22:09
The Highest Court in the Commonwealth Weighs in on Warrantless Searches Based on Marijuana Smell Alone
It has been nearly nine (9) months since we last… Read More
2021-10-24 23:39
Stipulating the need to balancing witness accommodations with the right to a fair trial
The old adage “dogs are man’s best friend” ha… Read More
2021-10-08 14:42
Interpreting the change and other frequently asked questions related to having a criminal record
The school year may have just begun but for those look… Read More
2021-09-21 16:55
Take Note: The “Who – What – When” Requirements and Penalties Associated with Failures to Report
Reporting alleged child abuse… Read More
2021-06-16 23:57
Understanding the laws of using force for self-protection and protection of others
Centuries ago English Judge Sir Edward Coke coined the phrase, &ldqu… Read More
2021-05-27 18:24
May 25, 2021 – Philadelphia, PA – Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations… Read More
2021-05-27 18:24
May 25, 2021 – Philadelphia, PA – Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations… Read More
2021-05-10 12:31
Three Judges the Question of Probable Cause Searches on the Basis of Marijuana Smell Alone
Last month, the Superior Court in Pennsylvania took another… Read More
2021-03-06 17:28
Marc Neff began practicing law in 1986 and has limited his practice to the area of criminal defense for more than 35 years. The 1980s were a time when… Read More
2021-03-06 17:28
Marc Neff began practicing law in 1986 and has limited his practice to the area of criminal defense for more than 35 years. The 1980s were a time when… Read More
2021-02-19 19:24
Increased Fines, Penalties and Jail Time are just some of the implications
In a year unlike any other, change became the norm. While everyone worried about COVID-19, new Driving Under… Read More
2020-12-29 15:40
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement is a fundamental right afforded to individuals by the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution. A similar but bro… Read More
2020-12-02 17:50
Allegations alone can mean a lifelong listing on the Commonwealth’s child-abuse registry
Child-abuse is a topic that involves very sensitive issu… Read More
2020-11-19 15:32
Sometimes it helps to know what others are asking.
Earlier this fall, we shared some key “Do’s and Don’ts” when facing the unth… Read More
2020-10-28 13:28
What are your rights and obligations as Mandatory Reporters?
School is back – albeit different – yet the laws in place regarding child abus… Read More
2020-10-20 00:02
Personal History, Rehabilitation and COVID-19 – All Contributing Factors in the Court’s Decision
Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defen… Read More
2020-10-20 00:02
Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state, and related matters, succ… Read More
2020-09-18 13:08
When facing the unthinkable, choosing correctly can make all the difference.
An arrest or indictment can be a frightening experience. The decisions you… Read More
2020-08-26 13:46
The Highest Courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Take On the Controversial Issue
Cellphones have been part of daily life for decades. Today, these pow… Read More
2020-08-07 14:39
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruling further protects an individual’s rights to due process
For the past 30 years, preliminary hearings have… Read More
2020-07-22 18:27
The Challenges and Changes Needed to Balance a Defendant’s Rights and Overall Safety
Jury trials are more than a standard in the American crimina… Read More
2020-07-15 19:33
State Senator Proposes Bill To Remove DUI Penalties for Registered MMJ Patients Without Proof of Impairment
Despite the legalization of medical marijua… Read More
2020-06-29 16:59
As seen in The New Jersey Law Journal
Ma… Read More
2020-06-19 20:35
UPDATE: PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT SAYS “YES” TO PROBATIONERS VALID MEDICAL MARIJUANA
The Commonwealth’s Highest Court Reaffirms Immu… Read More
2020-06-08 00:34
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes Up This Question
Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2016. THC-laden… Read More
2020-06-04 15:22
Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state, and related matters, is p… Read More
2020-05-25 20:36
Marc Neff, Esq., Managing Partner, Neff & Sedacca, P.C. • Matthew Sedacca, Esq., Partner, Neff & Sedacca, P.C.
In April 2016, Governor Tom… Read More
2020-05-18 13:09
Congress Takes Steps In Supporting State-Legal Cannabis Companies In The Newest HEROES Act Package
To say COVID-19 has changed the world is an understa… Read More
2020-05-15 12:52
Best Practices in Gaining Consent Before Hitting the Record Button
Videoconferencing is not new. We’ve been “face-timing” with family… Read More
2020-04-20 14:31
New and Existing Federal Investigations Stall Including Fraud and Other Criminal Complaints Before the DOJ
We’ve all seen the “Expect Delay… Read More
2020-04-08 14:38
The Legalization of Marijuana Brings Dramatic Changes to Professional Sports
We’ve all heard it before … Philly is a sports town. Despite… Read More
2020-03-24 12:16
The N.J. Supreme Court finds that Discrimination Law protections and Compassionate Use Act apply
The laws involving marijuana use, specifically those p… Read More
2020-03-06 18:40
The pre-trial diversionary program allowing first time, non-violent offenders to earn a dismissal and expungement of certain criminal charges.
For thos… Read More
2020-02-14 19:07
The new law makes it easier for victims to sue attackers and seek damages from abusers and enabling institutions.
A long sought after law expanding the… Read More
2020-02-14 18:58
Pennsylvania aims to close legal loophole and keep partial gun frames out of the wrong hands.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. government… Read More
2019-12-17 13:57
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania rules forced disclosure of one’s computer password violates the 5th Amendment.
In an issue never before decided by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, t… Read More
2019-12-17 13:49
The two-part act lowers the bar and increases penalties associated with failures to report.
In an act meant to protect sexual assault survivors, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has overh… Read More
2019-12-17 13:49
The two-part act lowers the bar and increases the penalties associated with failures to report.
In an act meant to protect sexual assault survivors, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has o… Read More
2019-10-27 21:14
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act expands
earlier laws and makes such acts a federal felony.
While Democratic and Republican House
Representatives don’t al… Read More
2019-10-27 21:10
Lawmakers
look to add home cultivation, BYOC and criminal conviction expungement.
It’s not only the leaves changing in the Commonwealth. Newly introduced bills and enacted legislati… Read More
2019-09-16 12:52
This new legislation looks to further curtail gun violence through intervention and prevention.
September 1st marked day one for the State of New Jersey’s Red-Flag law. The legisla… Read More
2019-09-16 12:38
Governor Phil Murphy expands the use of ignition interlock devices to further deter driving under the influence.
Late this summer, the State of New Jersey enacted several new laws in its… Read More
2019-09-09 12:54
September 9, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA – Neff & Sedacca, P.C. Partner Marc Neff to Speak At Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Continuing Legal Education Prog… Read More
2019-08-20 17:05
Mistakes happen and addressing possible criminal offenses head on can be an important first step.
It’s that time of year again as college campuses are flooded with students of ever… Read More
2019-08-20 17:01
A Lehigh County judge rules search is unwarranted once a medical marijuana card is presented.
The questions involving medical marijuana, and law enforcement, continue to evolve. From dri… Read More
2019-08-20 16:57
The value behind mandatory reporting laws has been overshadowed by the presumption of guilt.
Mandatory Reporting requires any school employee who comes into direct contact with children… Read More
2019-07-24 12:53
District Attorney Larry Krasner weighs in on this divisive issue and its constitutionality
To say the death penalty is controversial is an understatement. People of all ages, professions… Read More
2019-07-16 04:25
Pennsylvania Governor signs bill to clarify who can carry firearms in schools.
The rise in school shootings over the last several years has made a lasting impact on life as we know it. Wh… Read More
2019-07-02 13:52
The now automated process wipes clean an estimated 30 million cases in Pennsylvania
Passed last year, the Clean Slate law has now gone into effect as of Friday June 28, 2019 with the aut… Read More
2019-06-02 21:13
June 3, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA – Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations charged with federal, state, and relat… Read More
2019-05-28 13:38
District
Attorney Larry Krasner deviates from other Commonwealth prosecutors with one
word – “No.”
In a departure from the consensus of
the Pennsylvania District Attorne… Read More
2019-05-21 17:47
May 21, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA – Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state, and related matter… Read More
2019-05-14 12:58
Appellate Court says employees cannot be fired or discriminated against for “off-the-job” medicinal use marijuana
The laws regarding medical use of marijuana are in what seem… Read More
2019-04-29 13:14
The focus now turns on expansion at the federal level
Earlier this year, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made an indelible mark on the lives of so many with its enactment of the Clean S… Read More
2019-04-02 17:02
Two Pennsylvania state senators co-sponsor a proposed bill to legalize cannabis without medical oversight.
The legalization of marijuana for medical use is not the only hot topic in the C… Read More
2019-03-19 13:10
March 19, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA – Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state, and related matt… Read More
2019-02-27 23:12
Aiming to responsibly legalize, tax and regulate cannabis at the federal level.
A federal bill that would legalize cannabis was introduced recently in the United States Senate. The bill is i… Read More
2019-02-27 23:07
A State-Wide Series of Interactive Public Gathering to Discuss the Controversial Topic
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman kicked off a state-wide tour to discuss the issue of le… Read More
2019-02-10 20:50
Residents who fail to report a lost or stolen gun are subject to prosecution
The Lost or Stolen Firearm Law is not new. In fact, it has been on the books for nearly a decade but was never en… Read More
2019-01-22 13:13
New law requires firearms surrender to police authorities within 24 hours
Pennsylvania law makers recently passed the first anti-domestic violence legislation in more than a decade that deal… Read More
2019-01-22 13:10
Individual states now allowed to set their own policies for state-legal medical-marijuana businesses
Federal lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bipartisan bill… Read More
2019-01-05 01:09
The Commonwealth gets tough on repeat offenders
The new year brings tougher laws and penalties for those with multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions in Pennsylvania. Just bef… Read More
2019-01-05 01:07
Clean Slate erases past mistakes for some nonviolent misdemeanor offenders
Effective in 2019, the Clean Slate Limited Access Law will allow individuals with nonviolent misdemeanor conviction… Read More
2018-11-26 15:45
December 11, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA – The Law Offices of Marc Neff, a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state and relate… Read More
2018-10-15 15:31
Some sick people will have to make a difficult decision: Is taking the medicine they are legally allowed to obtain under state law worth surrendering their constitutional right to keep and b… Read More
2018-05-03 12:47
Massachusetts’ highest court ruled that employers cannot fire employees who have a prescription to use medical marijuana with the sole reason being the employee’s use of the drug… Read More
2018-05-03 12:46
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry continued to progress forward with the announcement of the practitioner registry becoming operational. The practitioner registry will allow Pe… Read More
2017-08-02 09:00
In 2012, the State of Colorado made it legal, both criminally and civilly, for any person 21 years of age or older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana for personal use. A recent decision… Read More
2017-07-27 09:00
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has announced the names of the twenty-seven medical marijuana dispensaries that were granted permits. The dispensaries will receive their product from o… Read More
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