Category Archives: Criminal Defense
What Are Your Legal Rights During a Delaware Traffic Stop?
Getting pulled over by the police is a frightening experience. But the Constitution assures that you have specific rights during a traffic stop that protects you from government overreach. It’s important that you know what these rights are and how to exercise them. In this article, the Wilmington, DE, criminal defense lawyers at the… Read More »
Priest and Teacher Arrested for Decades-Old Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Delaware law enforcement has charged two men, a retired priest, and an elementary school teacher with sex crimes related to the abuse of a minor from allegations that stem back to the nineties. According to law enforcement officials, the two men, aged 80 and 57, have been charged with the continuous sexual abuse of… Read More »
Another Suspect Arrested After Stealing Objects from Wilmington Cemetery
Delaware State Police recently arrested a 32-year-old suspect of Wilmington, Delaware for several thefts and other related charges following a series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington last year. According to police, between September 2024 and November 2024, troopers investigated multiple thefts of a similar nature from All Saints Cemetery which is… Read More »
Search Warrant Turns Up Evidence of Guns, Drugs
Delaware State Police have arrested a 45-year-old, a 19-year-old, and a 23-year-old for drug and gun-related charges following a search warrant executed at their residence in Millsboro recently. On March 28, 2025, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit executed a search warrant… Read More »
Police Find Gun on Man Detained During Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police arrested a 21-year-old man of Wilmington, Delaware, for felony gun charges following a traffic stop that occurred in New Castle recently. On January 28, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the area of New Castle Avenue when they saw a white… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Homicide and Murder in Criminal Law?
While the terms homicide and murder are often used interchangeably colloquially, they represent two important and different concepts under criminal law. While both describe the killing of a person, only one (murder) is necessarily a crime. In this article, the Delaware criminal defense lawyers at Michael W. Modica, Attorney at Law, will discuss the… Read More »
Can I Face Drug Charges for Possessing Unprescribed Medication in Delaware?
The State of Delaware has a comprehensive set of drug possession regulations that make it illegal to possess restricted substances without a legitimate prescription. Such laws are in place to prevent drug misuse and addiction, which harms communities and individuals. Selling or possessing these substances is a crime in Delaware. You can face drug… Read More »
Delaware Man Arrested for Burglary in New Castle County
The Delaware State Police recently announced the arrest of a 36-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, for burglary and related charges stemming from several burglaries that occurred throughout New Castle County over the past several months. On December 3, 2024, troopers responded to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park for a report of a burglary… Read More »
Can I Refuse Roadside DUI Testing in Delaware?
If you’ve been pulled over for DUI before, you likely know the drill. The officer will require that you perform a field sobriety test or blow into a breathalyzer. But are you really required to stand on one leg, follow an object with your eyes, or walk in a straight line? Are you required… Read More »
Man Arrested for Burglary and Making False Statements to the Police
On February 28, the Delaware State Police arrested Michael Paulino for burglary. Mr. Pauline is a resident of Kansas but found himself on the roof of Reybold Homes at 1:00 in the afternoon. Reybold Homes is located at 2350 Pulaski Highway in Newark. The defendant was seen throwing pieces of metal to the ground… Read More »
