Philadelphia’s Driver’s Equity law bans police pre-textual traffic stops – What does it mean and why it won’t likely make a difference.
Philadelphia is the first major city in the United States to ban police stops for low-level traffic offenses.
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Your Medical Marijuana Card is NOT a Defense to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey
Recently, a client was surprised to learn that his medical marijuana card didn’t serve as a legal defense to his DUI charge in Pennsylvania. He, like a lot of my clients, believed that driving while impaired, under the influence, or while intoxicated only applied illegal drugs such as crack cocaine, PCP, heroine or some other non proscribed narcotic drug.
What to know about Philadelphia’s Administrative Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program and the Most Common ARD Eligible Crimes & Offenses
An arrest, however, doesn’t necessarily mean a lifelong criminal conviction, even if the evidence is overwhelming.
What you need to know about the illegal sale and transfer of guns and firearms in Pennsylvania
Everyone is looking for a shortcut to make life easier. Short cuts, however, should never involve the transfer, purchase or sale of a gun or firearm.
The 3 types of police interactions and why speaking to police will never help your criminal case
There is no exact amount of time in which an officer must complete an investigation, it is important to always remain silent and not allow police to search your vehicle or your person. Never give consent to search! Don’t volunteer any information and don’t elaborate or attempt to engage the officer in a conversation since this will only extend the investigation.
How does the parole system work in New Jersey?
To calculate a person’s parole eligibility it’s important to keep in mind several factors. These factors are as follows:
Understanding the Pardon Process in Pennsylvania – Common Client Questions
There are no minimum eligibility requirements for a pardon application and a board will review each application on a case by case basis.
NFL Free Agent Adrian Peterson Charged With Domestic Violence – What are domestic violence statutes?
Free-agent NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been charged with domestic violence allegations in Los Angles, California. This case presents an opportunity to discuss what defines these types of criminal charges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Stop & Frisk in New Jersey – What makes it constitutional?
New Jersey judges and not juries decide these issues as they are pre-trial and not trial issues. If your criminal defense lawyer doesn’t file the necessary motions to exclude evidence, you will lose your right to argue this issue
Does your prescription pill bottle give police probable cause to search your vehicle?
Many people travel with their prescriptions and it’s not uncommon to see people consuming or swallowing pills and other medications in their car. Always keep in mind that the search of a car or vehicle is much different than the search of a home