Nation urged to address addiction with treatment, not penalty Over the past 15 or 20 years, Pennsylvania residents have become aware of a growing problem facing not only their local communities but the nation as a whole. The dramatic entrance onto the market of opioid...
The walk-and-turn field sobriety test If you have ever heard about someone taking or failing a field sobriety test in Pennsylvania, you may well wonder exactly what these tests are like. As explained by FieldSobrietyTests.org, there are actually three standardized...
The details of murder charges Unlike a misdemeanor charge, which is minor in the United States, a felony is a much more serious matter. The felony murder rule in Pennsylvania is split into different categories, depending on the fault of the perpetrator. The laws...
Driver's appeal denied in fatal crash During the Fourth of July holiday weekend Pennsylvania residents tend to hear a lot about the dangers of drinking and driving. This is with good intention, of course, yet during this time it is equally important for defendants to...
The eye tracking field sobriety test After being stopped by a police officer, sheriff or even a state police officer you are asked to submit to certain tests because the officer believes you may be intoxicated, you should understand what these tests are and what they...
Possession of marijuana can still lead to jail time With the current and growing acceptance of the use of marijuana for recreational as well as medicinal use in states across the country, Pennsylvanians should know that the criminal penalties still exist. Although...
A house almost blown down by a drunk driver A man suspected of driving under the influence in Waco, Texas, apparently almost succeeded where the Big Bad Wolf had failed. The "Three Little Pigs" house gained fame on the HGTV series, "Fixer Upper." The season three,...
Understanding the walk-and-turn test Most Pennsylvania residents have heard about field sobriety tests. However, how well do you really know what these are, how they are administered and what they are actually for? FieldSobrietyTests.org explains that while some...
Higher standards for asset forfeiture in Pennsylvania Law enforcement in Pennsylvania have their work cut out for them in the future if they want to seize property with alleged connections to drug crimes. After unanimous passage by the state House of Representatives...
What is the one-leg field sobriety test? If you are like many people in Pennsylvania, you might have heard references to field sobriety tests in discussions related to drunk driving arrests. However, do you really know what these tests are and whether or not they are...