Under Pennsylvania law, if a motorist is lawfully arrested by a police officer or state trooper with probable cause to believe that the driver is driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance, a … Read More »
Suspended Sentences in Pennsylvania You may have heard in the news at some point that a celebrity or some other peron’s criminal sentence was suspended by the judge presiding over his or her case. Have you … Read More »
Can I Avoid Jail for a DUI? A question often asked by clients in connection with convictions and/or arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) is whether it is possible to avoid jail time. This … Read More »
Arrested in Pennsylvania? You have been arrested in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and are being taken to the police station in the back of a police cruiser. You are likely wondering what the next steps … Read More »
Pennsylvania Bail • A little understood part of the criminal process in Pennsylvania is bail. Bail is a legal term that refers to money you (or someone else on your behalf) is required to pay in … Read More »
If you have been charged with the driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering what evidence the prosecution will present at trial. Of course, they will likely present any breathalyzer or … Read More »
The Statute of Limitations: An Often Misunderstood Legal Concept One of the least understood, and most confusing, issues in criminal law in Pennsylvania as well as in many other jurisdictions is the concept of the … Read More »
