Now We Defend

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 ident...

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...

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, Timo...

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 catc...

When can you legally defend yourself in Pennsylvania? In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L., Tim, and Justin break down Pennsylvania’s self-defense laws, including the Castle Doctrine, Stand Your Ground protections, duty to retreat, defense of others, and the use of deadly versus non-deadly force. Using real courtroom experience and actual case examples...

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), confidenti...

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 oppo...

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 attorne...

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 cat...

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 ma...

Welcome to Episode 0 of Now We Defend, the new podcast from Kearney Law hosted by T.L. Kearney, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran. In this first episode, the team introduces the show and breaks down what actually happens when someone is charged with a crime in Pennsylvania. As former prosecutors who are now defense attorneys, T.L., Tim, and Justin explain the early stages of the criminal justice syst...