Philadelphia police commissioner blames reform for shootings 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...
Legality of Pennsylvania DUI checkpoints called into question Law enforcement teams in multiple municipalities across Pennsylvania sometimes work together to set up sobriety checkpoints in strategic locations within the area. Any drivers attempting to pass through the...
What are valid defenses to drug charges? 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...
Tips to follow if you're pulled over for suspicion of DUI If a police officer has reason to believe you're under the influence of alcohol, maybe because you are swerving on the highway or fail to react to a changing traffic signal, they're likely to pull you over to...
Could your bad habits lead to potential assault charges? When you do the same thing over and over, you tend to stop thinking about the risks that it entails. For example, you drive so often that you probably take safety precautions subconsciously, without really...
Know the facts about indecent exposure When Pennsylvania residents consider sex offenses, they may not think about indecent exposure. However, indecent exposure is also a sex offense and it is important for people to know what this means, as well as how the law views...
How do you clear a criminal record after a DUI arrest? Any DUI arrests or convictions in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have the potential to carry with them serious long-term consequences. However, there are some ways you may be able to mitigate the damage that...
Debate among impaired driving due to pot 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...
Can I be arrested for a DUI if my BAC is under the legal limit? It is natural to assume that you will only be arrested for drunk driving if your breath or blood test shows a high blood alcohol content. However, you and other Pennsylvania residents should know that in...
Defending against probation violation charges in Pennsylvania Many people who find themselves facing criminal charges feel grateful if they receive probation instead of any kind of incarceration. Compared to jail time, probation is certainly a lesser sentence. It...