Driving on a Suspended Drivers’ License in Pennslyvania
Our clients ask about driversÂ’ license suspensions, especially related to driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania where jail time is mandatory
- Criminal Defense
- Diversion Programs
- Drunk Driving & DUI/DWI Defense
- Expungements & Record Sealing
- General
- Illegal Drug & Narcotic Crimes
- Illegal Gun and Firearms Crimes
- Illegal Search & Seizure
- Radio Podcasts
- Violent Crimes
My Top 10 Questions About Medical Marijuana in PA & NJ
Our clients have asked about medical Marijuana and we’ve assembled our top 10 questions about this controversial drug treatment in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Warrantless Protective Sweeps (Search) For Police Safety
The justifications for a frisk of a suspect (pat down), or a protective car sweep (frisk), isnt the destruction of evidence but the protection of officer
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) – No free ride
For many of those of accused of DUI, it is their first criminal offense and they are eligible for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program (ARD).
Does your consent matter if the police stop is illegal
Consent, in most situations, will eliminate all of your constitutional rights. Even if you gave consent, you should never assume that you donÂ’t have a case
Aggravated Assault With a Firearm – Road Rage in PA & NJ
While aggravated assault normally turns on the victim’s injuries or the type of action, there are situations where it is based on the person assaulted.
Probable Cause and Alleged Observed Drug Transaction
The Commonwealth (prosecution) must demonstrate a “clear nexus” between the officer’s experience and their experience to search.
Fasten Your License Plate? Pre-textual Traffic Stops
Police sometimes stop vehicles for unrelated traffic offenses and/or vehicle deficiencies in order to begin an investigation and possibly a warrantless search
Criminal Defense v. Prosecution of a Personal Injury Claim
Unlike a criminal defendant, however, a civil plaintiff, through his attorney, must prosecute a claim to reach either a settlement or a victory at trial.
Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and DUI
In Pennsylvania, marijuana is still considered a Schedule I controlled substance. One of the hottest topics in PA right now is medical marijuana and specifically, CBD oil.