Areas of Practice
Homicide, Assault, Domestic Violence, and Robbery
Murder is the ultimate crime that can end in the ultimate penalty. In Pennsylvania I’m certified by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to handle and have handled death penalty cases. Whether it’s a capital case or not, you should expect your attorney to be experienced and dedicated to doing large amounts of work to save your life or avoid years of imprisonment whether it’s at trial, appeal or post-conviction. Here are some cases I’m proud of.
- Attempted Murder: My client was accused of shooting a young man by the two companions he was with. The victim said the shooter wore a gray sweatshirt. I subpoenaed the clothing of one of the accuser's from the prison he was in. It showed he wore the sweat shirt. Not guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault.
- Felony Murder: A young man was convicted of invading a drug dealer's apartment and murdering him. I appealed to a higher court to show his trial wasn't fair. He received a new trial.
- Murder: A young woman stabbed her father to death. She was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
- Attempted Murder: A woman stabbed her husband twice in the chest, requiring emergency surgery to save his life. After presenting psychiatric testimony and many witnesses at sentencing, the Judge refused to follow guidelines that called for jail and sentenced her to what amounted to probation.
- Simple Assault: A young man was charged with assault by his wife. After showing she had keyed his car and lied about the assault, he was acquitted.
- Domestic Violence & Simple Assault: A teenage girl said her step-father assaulted her. We showed the Judge this was a convenient excuse to move in with her boyfriend. The domestic violence and simple assault charges were dismissed.
Assault cases are mounting in divorce situations, where one spouse uses the charge to gain leverage in a property settlement or custody dispute. All too often, there’s a settlement that is not satisfactory to the accused and leaves him or her open to more charges. Don’t be quick to settle. A vigorous defense can spell the difference between agony and acquittal, whether it’s in criminal court or domestic violence court. Get help now.
If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you need a good lawyer. At the Law Offices of Andrew F. Schneider, all matters involving your freedom and good name are taken very seriously. We provide experienced, effective criminal defense.