Pennsylvania has never been a state to take it easy on DUI offenders, and the rules have gotten even tougher in the past year. Legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by … Read More »
Pennsylvania came closer than ever to decriminalizing marijuana when the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of House Bill 928, a proposed piece of legislation that would have downgraded possession of small amounts of marijuana … Read More »
Knowing how to look, what to say, when to stay silent, as well as other standard protocols will help you make it successfully through a court appearance. With this in mind, here are a defense … Read More »
A new ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sets a precedent where the Commonwealth may now use hearsay evidence during preliminary hearings for criminal cases. The new ruling will affect anybody arrested in Pennsylvania. View … Read More »
Pennsylvania DUIs – Minors Pennsylvania, like most states, requires that a person must be 21 years of age in order to consume alcohol. However, recognizing those under the age of 21 may nevertheless choose to … Read More »
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 »
