Now We Defend

Criminal defense attorneys defend guilty people because the job is not to judge the client. It is to protect their constitutional rights, hold the prosecution to its burden of proof, and help them reach a fair outcome.

In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim Long, and Justin Baran answer one of the questions they hear most: how do you defend someone who is guilty, or who tells you they did it? They sep...

You don't have to answer police questions or perform field sobriety tests during a DUI stop, even if you're a celebrity.In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim Long, and Justin Baran break down body cam and dash cam footage from real DUI stops, including Tony Romo's traffic stop and Justin Timberlake's arrest in New York.

They grade each stop and point out exactly where these high profile drivers help...

No, deleting something from your phone doesn't actually delete it. That's just one of the criminal law myths former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim, and Justin break down in this episode of Now We Defend.

They pick up right where they left off a few weeks ago, working through even more myths they hear constantly from clients and from people online. This episode covers what actually happens to deleted texts, images, and internet activi...

Real trials are nothing like TV. In this episode, T.L., Tim, and Justin (all former prosecutors) walk through an entire Pennsylvania criminal trial from opening statement to verdict. They break down why the most confident witness on the stand can still be completely wrong, how memory actually works under oath, and the strategy behind cross-examination, objections, and closing arguments.

This is Part 2 of our trial procedure series. ...

You've been charged. Now what? This week on Now We Defend, T.L., Tim, and Justin pull back the curtain on everything that happens between an arrest and a verdict, using their experience as former prosecutors to break down how the process really works from both sides of the courtroom.

They cover Pennsylvania's Rule 600 speedy trial clock and how delay gets fought over, why a 911 call can vanish before you even know you need it, what ...

You wake up to police at your door with a warrant for a crime you didn't commit. It happens more than people think, and it usually starts with a mistaken identification.

In this episode of Now We Defend, T.L., Tim, and Justin break down everything that goes into an identity defense. As former prosecutors, they've built these cases from both sides, and they walk through how eyewitness identifications fall apart, how police lineups ar...

Domestic violence and PFA (Protection From Abuse) cases in Pennsylvania move fast and carry consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom. In this episode of Now We Defend, York, PA criminal defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, Tim, and Justin break down what actually qualifies as domestic violence, how bail conditions and no-contact orders work, and why PFA and criminal cases must be handled by the same strategic team.As former pros...

What should you do when you get pulled over in Pennsylvania?It’s a situation almost every driver will experience eventually, yet most people have no idea what they’re legally required to do, what they can refuse, or how quickly a routine traffic stop can turn into a criminal investigation.In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned criminal defense attorneys T.L. Kearney IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Bara...

Thinking about carrying a firearm in Pennsylvania? Do you know the laws that could turn a simple mistake into a felony charge?

In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down Pennsylvania gun laws, concealed carry permits, firearm possession rules, self-defense considerations, and the legal pitfalls that catch responsible gun owners off guard e...

Drug charges in Pennsylvania are far more complicated than most people realize.In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned criminal defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down how Pennsylvania handles marijuana offenses, drug possession charges, medical marijuana cards, drug paraphernalia cases, PWID (Possession With Intent to Deliver), confidential informants, DUI laws, and much mo...

What exactly is ARD, and can it help keep a criminal charge off your record?In this episode of Now We Defend, attorneys T.L. Kearney IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program, one of the most valuable legal tools available to first-time offenders facing criminal charges or DUI allegations. The ARD program can provide an opportunity to avoid a criminal co...

Can the way something is said be just as important as what is being said? In this bonus episode of Now We Defend, the attorneys at Kearney Law break down the Rule of 3s, a powerful communication strategy that defense attorneys use every day when working with clients, negotiating with prosecutors, speaking to judges, and arguing cases in front of juries.As former prosecutors turned defense attorneys, T.L. Kearney, Tim Long, and Just...

Pulled over for a suspected DUI in Pennsylvania? What you do in the next five minutes can shape the next year of your life. In this episode of the Now We Defend podcast, three former prosecutors break down exactly how to handle a DUI stop, what to refuse, what to consent to, and the single biggest mistake most people make.We cover:00:00 Intro and why DUIs touch so many lives03:00 The two main categories of DUI in Pennsylvania (per ...

In Episode 2, we break down one of the biggest questions we hear from people across Central Pennsylvania: what actually happens when you get charged with a felony? A lot of people only understand the criminal justice system from TV shows, social media clips, or stories they hear from friends. The reality is usually much different, and the first few decisions someone makes after learning charges may be coming can completely change t...