Are you legally responsible for a drug death? 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...
Avoiding assumptions about Lancaster arrest reports We all make assumptions as we go through our days. For instance, many take for granted that Lancaster’s intersections will fill up during rush hours and ease up on weekends. We assume it will be cold in a...
Criteria for aggravated assault While a simple assault is a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, an aggravated assault is a first- or second-degree felony. However, what makes an assault aggravated as opposed to simple? The aggravating factors that elevate an assault to the...
Parole reforms under review In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, both Republicans and Democrats agree that the parole and probation system in Pennsylvania needs to change. Three new bills are under review with the state senate that seek to shorten parole terms...
Consequences of a hit and run accident Sometimes people who are involved in a car accident react purely out of panic and flee the scene. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit and run accidents are on the rise across the U.S. Sadly, more than one...
The problem with breathalyzer tests When a Pennsylvania officer pulls you over for a suspected DUI, the consequences can be severe. One of the key methods that police use to measure BAC is the breathalyzer. Unfortunately, the breathalyzer test may not be completely...
Pa. death by delivery charges highest in Lancaster County Intentionally administering, selling or distributing a controlled substance to another person is a first-degree felony in Pennsylvania if the other person dies as a result of using it. The name of the charge is...
Pennsylvania woman accused of property crimes in alleged cancer scam Doubters made themselves known almost as soon as the woman who lives about an hour east of Lancaster began telling her story. Doubters were in social media, among those who read and heard her account...
Understanding white collar crime When you think about crime in Pennsylvania, you probably think about such things as drugs, DUI, robbery and other such crimes that seem to make it onto the evening news all too regularly. You probably do not think about white collar...
Sex offender registry requirements Over the last few decades, states all across the country - including Pennsylvania - have established programs that require people convicted of various sexual offenses to register as sexual offenders. These registry programs may vary...