Drunk driving blood sampling subject of Supreme Court case The term "drunk driver" often conjures up images of irresponsible people, maybe in shabby clothing with unkept personal appearances who have the stereotypical look of someone "responsible" people might think...
Simple and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania If you are like most people in Pennsylvania, you have heard references to assault charges in many situations. This may be on television shows, in movies or perhaps even on the local news. But, do you really understand what...
Pennsylvania may be next state to legalize pot Pennsylvania residents have been watching other states over the past several years as some have elected to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. Certainly this is not yet the common practice in the...
Drug courts in Pennsylvania If you have been arrested and charged with any type of crime related to drugs in Pennsylvania, you will have many questions. Among the things you should learn about is how the drug courts in Pennsylvania approach these types of cases. Drug...
IIDs required for anyone convicted on DUI charges Anyone who has ever been arrested for suspected drunk driving in Pennsylvania knows that the potential penalties for a conviction can be very serious. The effect of a criminal offense on a person’s record, the...
Can you get a job after a DUI? Are you one of the people in Pennsylvania who has been convicted of a drunk driving offense? If so, you should know that you are not alone. All too many highly responsible people have faced the effects of DUIs. While you, your friends...
How do plea bargains work? Have you been arrested for a suspected criminal offense in Pennsylvania? If so, you are well aware of the uncertainty that can accompany a criminal offense and process. Especially if this is your first time dealing with the criminal justice...
Are field sobriety tests accurate? Like most drivers in Pennsylvania, you have probably heard of field sobriety tests. These are checks done by law enforcement officers to help them evaluate the potential that you may be intoxicated while driving. Although they are...
Oroville post office worker one of four facing drug charges Pennsylvania residents who have been arrested and charged with drug crimes can be subject to serious penalties if they are convicted. However, it is always important for people in this type of situation to...
PA House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill Lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 3 with a vote of 149 to 43, which would legalize MEDICAL MARIJUANA in Pennsylvania. Representative Sims argued that "no metric to measure the smile on a child's face...