While traffic offenses in Pennsylvania are often summary or misdemeanor crimes, there are a number which are felony offenses, specifically those involving death or personal injury.
Recently, a new type of binge drinking entered the underage and college arena –the “blackout rage gallon” or Borg. The Borg is a gallon jug filled with water, vodka, a caffeinated drink, water flavoring, and liquid IV.
Recently, All-SEC Georgia Bulldogs’ linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson was arrested for reckless driving and racing on highways in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. This case provides a good opportunity to explain traffic laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey which could result in a suspended driver’s license and or jail! Yes, you can go to jail for traffic violations!
Miles has no prior criminal history. While he did not allegedly fire the fatal shot, he allegedly admitted that he gave the gun to the shooter after another player, Brandon Miller, brought it to him
In a criminal case, someone accused of a crime has the absolute right to a fair trial by an impartial jury. The defendant, however, does not have the right to a trial in a county of their choice.
Many have asked why can’t Philadelphia pass its own gun control laws to address the violence which is at a record high in the City. Families are leaving Philadelphia for safer cities, suburbs, better schools, and an overall better quality of life.
These words are often used interchangeably, but they are very different. If you or a friend, or a family is currently on probation or parole, you must understand this difference!
Any person, regardless of their sentence or crime is eligible for compassionate release. To be eligible, however, a person must either have a
Critics claim that marijuana is a gateway drug that leads to dependency, despite its alleged benefits. Addiction, and the desire to try other more potent drugs often leads to criminal consequences. Many persons enter the criminal justice system because of drug addiction.
It is important to understand that in Pennsylvania, there are a number of criminal statutes directed at large gatherings such as the Super Bowl.
