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Many of our criminal cases begin with a police traffic stop and a vehicle search. In these situations, a person right against illegal search and seizure becomes critical.
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The Most Common Questions About DUI in Pennsylvania During the Holidays
In Pennsylvania, there are actually nine (9) types of DUI charges based on the circumstances surrounding the person’s arrest.
Can you refuse field sobriety test following a DUI/DWI stop?
If you are stopped for suspicion of a DUI/DWI in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, a police officer or state trooper will likely ask for you to submit to a field sobriety test.
What parents and kids need to know about Juuling (aka Vaping) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Juul will pay over 1 billion dollars to settle more than 5,000 lawsuits by school districts, local governments, and individuals including over 400 million dollars to settle a lawsuit brought by 33 states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Brittney Griner is home but why we should not have an issue with her arrest. It was legal ..even in this country!
While many agued that her sentence was harsh, the laws everywhere are different especially when it comes to the United States and Russia. This is the chance you take when you travel abroad with contraband and should serve as a strong reminder to anyone considering it!
What is considered an “instrument of crime” (aka PIC charge) in Pennsylvania
Most people believe that only a gun or perhaps a knife is considered an “instruments of crime,” Pennsylvania, however, the crime of “possession of an instrument of crime” isn’t exclusively reserved for guns and firearms. Under Section 907(a) a person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if he or she possesses any instrument of […]
What type of illegal “search” does the Constitution NOT protect in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
All searches are not the same and there is a substantial difference, however, between searches done by a government official, such as a police officer or other law enforcement and private searches.
What you need to know about Philadelphia’s new curfew for kids
This ordinance provides no financial incentive for parents to comply but yet requires a police officer to make every reasonable attempt to return a child home.
Domestic Violence Charges – Your options and what can a criminal defense lawyer do to help you?
You should never plead guilty to something you didn’t do! You have the right to fight these charges in a criminal and civil courtroom
How serious is a theft, fraud or forgery charge in Pennsylvania. What makes robbery different?
a theft charge in Pennsylvania can range from a summary offense to a much more common misdemeanor offense and even a felony charge in some cases!