Our Record of Success.
Bishop Law LLC aggressively defends its clients against criminal charges and is committed to achieving the best possible results in every case. If you've been charged with a crime in Western Pennsylvania, call or text Bishop Law today at (412) 589-9422 and put our experience and proven track record of success to work for you.
The results listed below are real case results from criminal cases litigated by Attorney Adam Bishop. For client confidentiality purposes, names and case details are excluded.
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Commonwealth v. W.S.
Charges: Homicide, Robbery, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
Client accused of shooting and killing a young man during a robbery. If convicted, client could have been sentenced to a mandatory term of life imprisonment.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. J.M.
Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Client accused of assaulting a young man with a baseball bat in broad daylight. The incident was captured on video. Client facing more than 20 years in prison.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. M.J.
Charges: Felon Not to Possess a Firearm and Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance.
Client, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm, accused of storing a rifle in his bedroom closet and selling heroin. Client facing up to 20 years in state prison.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. A.B.
Charges: Four Felony Robbery Cases
Client accused of robbing four pharmacies for prescription medication. Client facing a combined sentence of more than 70 years in state prison.
Result: Sentenced to Probation.
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Commonwealth v. A.J.
Charges: Attempted Rape, Involuntary Deviant Sexual Intercourse, Indecent Assault.
Client, who had never been in trouble before, accused of inviting the alleged victim to his home and forcing her to perform sexual acts on him against her will. Client facing decades in state prison and lifetime sex offender registration if convicted.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. M.M.
Charges: Homicide, Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy
Client was a juvenile charged as an adult and facing life in prison if tried and convicted in adult court.
Result: Client’s Case Transferred to Juvenile Court After Successfully Litigated Decertification Hearing.
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Commonwealth v. S.H.
Charges: Homicide.
Client accused of shooting and killing the alleged victim in broad daylight.
Result: Charges withdrawn after the defense investigation revealed material falsehoods in the testimony of the Commonwealth’s key eyewitness.
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Commonwealth v. M.R.
Charges: Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Client accused of robbing the alleged victim at gunpoint and assaulting him with the butt of the gun. Client facing up to 20 years in state prison if convicted.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. E.H.
Charges: Four Felony Cases - Charges: Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Fleeing and Eluding Police, and Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Client had four separate felony cases and was facing a combined sentence of more than 50 years in state prison.
Result: Sentenced to Probation.
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Commonwealth v. B.C.
Charges: Persons Not to Possess a Firearm, Receiving Stolen Property, Carrying a Firearm without a License
Client, who was a felon prohibited from possessing a firearm, accused of concealing a firearm in his vehicle.
Result: Charges withdrawn after Attorney Bishop successfully litigated a Motion to Suppress Evidence alleging an illegal search of client’s car.
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Commonwealth v. K.M.
Charges: Indecent Assault, Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors.
Client accused of inappropriately touching his stepdaughter. Client facing up to 12 years in state prison and 15 years of sex offender registration if convicted.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. L.P.
Charges: Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Theft by Unlawful Taking.
Client accused of robbing a Family Dollar by threatening store employees while claiming to be in possession of a firearm. Client facing up to 40 years in state prison.
Result: Sentenced to Probation.
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Commonwealth v. T.G.
Charges: Felon Not to Possess a Firearm.
Client, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm, accused of hiding a firearm in a piece of furniture. Client facing up to 10 years in state prison.
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. A.P.
Charges: Carrying a Firearm without a License.
Client accused of illegally possessing a gun inside a car without a license to carry a concealed weapon
Result: Not Guilty - Jury Trial.
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Commonwealth v. G.B.
Charges: Robbery (Felony of the 1st Degree).
Client accused of robbing the alleged victim at gunpoint and facing up to 20 years in state prison if convicted.
Result: Charges Withdrawn.
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Commonwealth v. K.E.
Charges: Carrying a Firearm without a License, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and DUI
Client accused of driving under the influence while in possession of a concealed firearm and a large quantity of marijuana that was packaged for sale.
Result: Charges withdrawn after Attorney Bishop successfully litigated a Motion to Suppress Evidence alleging an illegal search of client’s car.