by bkabritsor | Mar 2, 2021 | Drug charges
Is it legal to possess opiates if you are an addict? You might have heard that addiction is a defense to heroin or prescription painkiller possession — that is not the case. Pennsylvania is, in many ways, ground zero for the opiate epidemic that is sweeping the...
by bkabritsor | Feb 16, 2021 | Drug charges
Are you eligible for drug court in Lancaster County? A Pennsylvania drug charge has the potential to lead to serious penalties including steep fines, substance abuse education requirements and time spent behind bars, among others. However, in some cases, you may be...
by bkabritsor | Jan 13, 2020 | Drug charges
In the state of Pennsylvania, a drug case that results in death carries heavy penalties. If you supply drugs to another person, you may become legally responsible for what happens to that person. Due to the high penalties involved, it is important to understand what a...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jun 19, 2019 | Drug charges
The level of gun violence has skyrocketed in Philadelphia, with 22 shootings during the recent Father’s Day weekend that left six dead and 26 wounded. As of Sunday, there have been 820 firearm violation arrests for 2019, which is double the number at this time in...
by Marinaro Law Firm | Jun 6, 2019 | Drug charges, Firm News
Pennsylvanian residents like you could be facing a hefty penalty if convicted of drug-related crimes because of how seriously Pennsylvania treats said crimes. Fines and even jail time aren’t uncommon. So what are the valid defenses that can be used to fight...
by Marinaro Law Firm | May 5, 2019 | Drug charges, Firm News
Since Colorado first legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults in 2013, a handful of other states have followed suit. Some states have tried to legalize pot for adults but failed, although it may well be that future attempts could be successful. So far in...