Assault & Homicide

pennsylvania assault laws

Assault Laws (PA)

There are only a small handful of attorneys who are truly qualified to handle a Homicide (Murder), Homicide by Vehicle, Homicide by Vehicle While DUI or serious Aggravated Assault case. I have handled numerous Homicide, Homicide by Vehicle, Homicide by Vehicle While DUI and Aggravated Assault cases taking many of them to trial. These cases require a seasoned attorney with exceptional trial skills. Over the past 30 plus years, I have proven that I will challenge the prosecutor, identify weaknesses in their case and fight to protect your constitutional rights. I firmly believe that with hard work, tenacity and detail-oriented case preparation we can level the playing field and you will have a fair shot at receiving a fair and just result. For a free consultation, contact the Law Offices of V. Erik Petersen today. Let me put my knowledge of Pennsylvania assault laws to work for you.


Sample List of Homicide cases I have handled

  • Commonwealth v. Nelligan, Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth v. Austin, Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth v. Bunday, Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth v. Michael, Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth v. Tomeo, Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth v. Coscia, Berks County
  • Commonwealth v. Moore, Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth v. Hubbard, Montgomery County


I handle assault cases that involve;

  • Homicide
  • Attempted Murder
  • Homicide by Vehicle
  • Homicide by Vehicle while DUI
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Aggravated Assault against the Police
  • Strangulation
  • Simple Assault
  • Domestic Assault

If you are accused of any of the above crimes, you should call me immediately so we can discuss your case and begin the process of building a defense. Developing a defense in these cases can be complicated. Long hard hours are required when it comes to defending Homicides and other violent crime. I am willing to take all the time necessary to achieve the best possible result. I also work with top-notch investigators who are willing to go out in the evening, knock on doors, and gather witnesses. The sooner you contact me, the sooner I can use my knowledge of Pennsylvania assault laws to work for you and begin building your case.

If you have been accused of Homicide, Attempted Murder, or Vehicular Homicide, contact me – a Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer located in Harleysville for a free consultation.

Serving the Abington, Harleysville, Jenkintown, Horsham, Norristown, Pottstown, Cheltenham, Merion, Upper Providence, Ambler, Whitemarsh, East Norriton, Conshohocken, Skippack, Lower Gwynedd, Ardmore, Blue Bell & Montgomeryville.