Police in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are now using drug dogs more frequently during traffic stops to determine or confirm suspicions of illegal narcotics within a vehicle.
The purpose of the inspection requirement in states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey is to ensure the car’s safety for the road.
Recently, in its decision in the matter of Commonwealth v. Barr, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the smell of marijuana can be a factor police use to justify a search without a warrant but can’t be the sole basis for it According to the Court’s decision, “The odor of marijuana alone does not amount […]
Motions to suppress evidence are one of the most powerful weapons that a criminal defense lawyer can use in the state of New Jersey and in any criminal courtroom across the country, to exclude potentially incriminating evidence from trial. New Jersey, however, is different procedurally from many states including Pennsylvania. In New Jersey, a motion […]
Despite the widespread availability of vaccines, an extremely low death rate, and proof that restrictions are destroying small businesses struggling to survive, Philadelphia, unlike any other county in Commonwealth or New Jersey, is requiring that restaurants verify patron vaccination status. These Philadelphia restaurants are required to turn away any patron who isn’t vaccinated even if […]
Our criminal defense law firm represents persons charged with crimes and offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We have represented people from every walk of life and sometimes we’ve had to represent a student accused a crime which began after a search revealed contraband on school property. Why is school different? First, its important to […]
Our criminal defense law firm represents students charged with different crimes and offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While many of these cases are minor compared to many of our adult cases, they are nevertheless important, especially to the parents of these students. A criminal charge and a possible adjudication can stay with a young […]
During the summer, many rent cars to take trips to various locations outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Post pandemic People have different reasons for renting vehicle but usually its to save their own car from those extra miles along with the wear and tear. Outside of the summer, most of us will have to […]
Warrantless search is a major issue in all criminal defense cases but especially those involving illegal guns (Title 18, Chapter 61, PA; 2C: 39-5, NJ), drugs (Title 35, Section 780-113, PA; 2C: 35-10, NJ), narcotics (Title 35, Section 780-113, PA; 2C: 35-10, NJ), controlled substance, Drunk Driving and DWI (Title 75, Chapter 38, PA; 39: […]
Reasonable suspicion is based not only on the officer’s observations but his knowledge and length of experience in his position
