Altercations between family members, roommates or intimate partners can result in domestic violence allegations. If one of the people reports the matter to the police or concerned observers contact local authorities, those involved in disputes that become physical...
As spring blooms across Pennsylvania, the risk of DUI arrests tends to climb with the temperatures. When warmer weather arrives, more people head outdoors for festivals, cookouts and social gatherings where alcohol is often present. Local events like the Montage...
Pennsylvania, with its picturesque landscapes and bustling urban centers, boasts a vast network of highways and interstates that facilitate transportation across the state. However, not all roads are equal when it comes to safety. According to the Pennsylvania...
Being served with a Protection From Abuse order represents a life-altering moment that can impact all aspects of your life. Those dealing with the aftermath find themselves unable to go to work or even spend time with their children. PFAs can take many forms and...
It is standard practice for police to ask you to participate in field sobriety testing after pulling you over on suspicion of DUI. Knowing what that means and your rights can potentially protect you from unwarranted consequences. Types of field sobriety tests There...
Drug laws exist because society wants to decrease the harm from using narcotics. The intent behind punishment is not to enact retribution. It is to discourage substance-takers from engaging in destructive activity. Pennsylvania has a rule that prevents prosecution in...
Today, people are beginning to pay more attention to the social impact of imprisonment. As psychologists pay more attention to the causes of criminal behavior in children, such as addiction problems, alternatives to jail are becoming more popular. Here is more...
Assault charges in Pennsylvania come with varying degrees of severity, and the potential penalties reflect this. The amount of jail time you might face for an assault conviction depends on the specific circumstances of your case and the classification of the assault...
Fentanyl is a controlled substance present in some prescription medications, particularly those taken by those suffering from severe pain. Unprescribed use of fentanyl is a crime, and in the past fentanyl test strips were also illegal drug paraphernalia. In November...
Driving under the influence (DUI) can have devastating consequences for the driver and other motorists. In Pennsylvania, a DUI that results in a homicide is a particularly egregious crime and carries harsh penalties. Under Pennsylvania law, a person can receive a DUI...
