Link Law | Philadelphia, PA
This category includes cases in which Mr. Link defended residents of Philadelphia or the surrounding area accused of crimes related to assault, aggravated assault, simple assault, or assault with a deadly weapon.
R.C. was arrested after an unimaginably brutal home invasion of a young couple in Philadelphia. A male victim was duct taped, beaten and stabbed to within an inch of his life, and the female was taken to a remote location and sexually assaulted multiple times before she was finally able to escape and call police..
Attempted Murder, Rape, Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault
All charges withdrawn
C.S. is arrested after police respond to a radio call for a person with a gun. Upon arrival, they interview a complainant who told them that C.S. pistol whipped him multiple times and then fled into a nearby residence. Police observed that the complainant had bruises and lacerations on his face and was missing two.
Aggravated Assault (F1), VUFA 6105, 6106, 6108 (Illegal Firearms), Terroristic Threats, REAP, Simple Assault
Not guilty of felonies and gun charges.
T.D. was arrested after several “witnesses” told police that he fired a gun at them. Police recovered shell casings from the scene and took pictures of a car that was damaged by bullet holes. Witnesses claimed that T.D. walked up the steps of a house and began pulling a gun out. The “victim” then tried.
Aggravated Assault (F1), VUFA 6106, 6108, 6105 (Illegal Firearm).
Not Guilty
A.S. was charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of an Instrument of Crime after his own mother reported to police that he attacked her with a machete after becoming intoxicated. At trial, the defense attacked her ridiculous story that he swung the machete full force at her neck but only escaped injury when her hoop.
Aggravated Assault (F1), Possession of Instrument of Crime
Not Guilty
D.W. was arrested after his ex-girlfriend reported to police that he intentionally drove his car into a wall in an attempt to seriously injure her and her five year-old child. She claimed to have suffered injuries to her head, neck and back, and claimed that the child was injured as well. Additionally, she produced an.
Aggravated Assault (F1), Intimidation (F1), Endangering Welfare of a Child (M1)
Not Guilty
Philadelphia police on routine patrol stopped G.P.’s car for a defective middle brake light. According to police, G.P. was taken out of the car for their safety, and during the course of the traffic investigation he pulled out a gun and fired one time at the officers. In response, the officers fired their guns at.
Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, VUFA (illegal firearms)
All charges withdrawn
A large fight that erupted outside of a house party tragically left one individual in a coma after he was kicked in the head, punched, and kicked multiple times. The victim lost eight teeth, had his jaw wired shut, and still has a metal plate in his face. C.C. was one of two individuals arrested.
Aggravated Assault (F1), Conspiracy (F1)
Not Guilty
A Philadelphia police Lieutenant responding to a shooting in Kensington allegedly observed J.S. removing a red hoodie and discarding a firearm before he ultimately tried to hide from police under a parked car. The gun and hoodie were recovered, and then J.S. was taken to the hospital where he was immediately identified by the shooting.
Attempted Murder Aggravated Assault VUFA (Illegal Firearms)
Motion to Suppress Identification Granted
A pizza delivery man in Germantown called 911 after allegedly being robbed at gunpoint while working. The victim claimed that he was given a fake 100 bill in exchange for pizza and the change on the bill. A.Y. then allegedly threatened the victim with a shotgun. Police were called immediately, and after tracing phone records,.
Robbery (F1), VUFA (Illegal Firearms), Possessing Instrument of Crime, Theft
Guilty of misdemeanor theft only.
A.A. and his brother were arrested for shooting at two individuals while they were in their car in this Northeast Philadelphia gun offense case. The two victims reported that they knew A.A. and the brother, and police recovered a bullet projectile from the side of their car. However, at trial the defense presented evidence that the.
Aggravated Assault (F1) Conspiracy (F1) VUFA
Not guilty of all charges
On May 14, 2013, a man was shot in both legs in an abandoned lot. He was rushed to the hospital by police after losing consciousness, and fortunately doctors were able to save his life. However, he identified I.D. and another male, M.B. as the shooters in this almost homicide trial in Philadelphia. In his.
Attempted Murder Aggravated Assault Conspiracy VUFA
Not Guilty of All Charges
A man claimed that he was in a parking lot in Fairmount Park at 1AM when D.W. got out of his car and displayed a gun to him. The “victim” then allegedly drove away and D.W, followed in pursuit. The “victim” then stopped the car and D.W. allegedly produced the same gun and pointed at.
Aggravated Assault (F1) Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (VUFA 6105) Carrying a Firearm Without a License (VUFA 6106)
All charges dismissed lack of evidence.
