Drug offenses in Pennsylvania may result in consequences beyond the courtroom. Offenders may face probation, fines and jail time, but these penalties only scratch the surface. Drug use convictions can result in severe legal and practical consequences that can manifest...
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Be wary of social media until your criminal charges are resolved
Social media helps to keep people connected. That kind of supportive and engaging environment can be particularly useful when someone is struggling and needs community. However, for defendants facing criminal charges, social media can be a double-edged sword....
What does Pennsylvania consider “revenge porn?”
These days, people document events big and small, good and bad by taking photos and videos on their phone. That includes intimate encounters. Couples often trust each other to have private images of one another on their phone. Often, they send images to their partner...
How do the police establish probable cause for DUI?
If you are pulled over for DUI, you may want to be sure the police had a legal basis for their action. After all, the 4th Amendment protects you from unlawful arrest on flimsy grounds. In other words, law enforcement must satisfy the legal standard of reasonable...
Building a defense to your DUI
If there is ever a time to choose your associates wisely, it is in the aftermath of a DUI charge. Like most, your top goals are probably minimizing the effects of your arrest and avoiding a conviction. In most situations, partnering with a DUI defense representative...
What happens if you refuse a Breathalyzer test in Pennsylvania?
If a law enforcement officer observes that you are hugging the yellow line, driving through red lights, erratically speeding up and slowing down or breaking other traffic rules, they will have probable cause to stop you for a DUI investigation. This investigation may...