Consent To Search – Vehicle Stop-Pennsylvania and New Jersey
The burden to prove that consent is voluntary is always on the prosecution. Courts determine consent based on the totality of the circumstances.
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Suspended Driver Licenses and Mandatory Jail in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, under Section 1543(a), any person who drives following a suspension of driving privileges (drivers license) is guilty of a summary offense
Polygraph Admissibility- Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Professional bodybuilder and current Mr. Olympia, Shawn Rhoden is charged with rape in Utah but passed a polygraph test. Courts consider polygraphs unreliable
Drunk Driving in PA or NJ- what should your lawyer ask you
Your attorney should discuss what occurred prior to your arrest because this may form a basis for a motion and or possibly support defense arguments at trial
Should You Speak to Police?
Will speaking to police or apologizing really help you? This doesn’t mean that you get to be rude to the officer but mishandling this situation can damage your defense
Illegal possession of drugs – What Should Your Lawyer Ask?
Illegal possession of drugs is one of the most common types of case that we deal with at our law firm. These are just some of the questions that we discuss
New JerseyÂ’s Home Electronic Detention – Is it An Option?
This program offers an alternative to incarceration to convicted persons for 3rd degree and 4th degree crimes including many illegal drug or narcotic crimes
?Criminal Liability For The Conduct Of Another—Complicity
Criminal conduct is not always limited to a specific criminal act but can also pertain to the liability for the conduct of another, also known as complicity.
Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Jersey
The State must prove that you knowingly or purposely manufactured, distributed, or dispensed a substance. There are 3 elements that the prosecution must meet.
Top Ways Pennsylvania Law Is Different From New Jersey
Â’ve written literally hundreds of articles on Pennsylvania and New Jersey. When you cross the state line youÂ’re entering into a different legal environment