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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
