Recently, Tierra Whack (aka Tierra Whack-Welton), a well- known rap music artist from Philadelphia was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after airport security discovered a loaded handgun during a security screening.
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.
A handgun is obviously a dangerous piece of equipment, which unlike most household items is highly regulated and subject to many state and federal laws which include mandatory minimum state prison sentences in some cases.
Inevitable Discovery is an exception to the illegal search and seizure rule in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This was not Reid’s first offense, and he has a previous conviction in Pennsylvania for drunk driving in 2007, along with a prior simple assault and unlawful possession of firearm’s charge.
The holiday season unofficially kicks off with Halloween tonight! Kids across the country will be out and bringing home candy and other treats. There is never a reason to drink and drive but this evening, with the large number of children on the street and the World Series, police departments are taking extra precautions on many majors roads and highways with drunk driving checkpoints. Please be responsible!
Following their 29-7 loss, cameras captured Michigan State football players attacking a Michigan player along with another player.
Deaths involving opioids are actually decreasing, while deaths involving stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine are increasing.
Every World Series game, regardless of the outcome, will generate excitement, massive crowds and likely overconsumption of food and alcohol. This combination sometimes leads to criminal problems for fans and their families.
For many in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, playoff baseball means extra time to spend with family and friends. Many use the time to tailgate in parking lots or to host parties. While these events are often memorable, the frequently lead to the drinking and driving.
