Most people know about the crime of driving under the influence but few people know just what kind of crime it actually is. Is it a moving violation, like a traffic ticket? Or does it stick on your criminal history as well as your driving record? The answer is yes,...
Did you know that one out of every three Americans has some form of a criminal record that shows up on a background check? That’s the same number of people as those who have a college degree. Yet for those with a criminal record, life is certainly a lot more...
When it comes to drug crimes, there is perhaps no more vague of an accusation than possession of “drug paraphernalia.” In essence, this law is designed to try and stamp down on people who have tools used to ingest illegal narcotics or controlled substances. However,...
As we get closer to the holidays, more people will be having holiday-themed parties complete with alcohol. Because this tends to increase the number of people on the road driving under the influence (DUI), police officers will be setting up a number of DUI...
Marijuana is still considered a controlled substance in the state of Pennsylvania. While the state has legalized it for use in medical circumstances, if you are charged with possession of marijuana without a prescription, you could be facing incarceration for up to 12...
Teenagers, high school students, and college students do not always make the most informed or thought-ahead of solutions. This is because oftentimes, youth do not consider long-term consequences to their actions. In today’s day and age, many teenagers are relying on...
Domestic violence is met with grave consequences in the legal realm, and even if you are innocent, the penalties are incredibly damaging to your personal and professional life. This is why, if you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, it is essential you do...
Relatively new, synthetic marijuana is also referred to as K2. Though you may believe synthetic marijuana is not punishable under law, it certainly is. Despite popular belief, it is still illegal to possess or distribute synthetic marijuana, and penalties can be quite...
When you are pulled over on suspected DUI, you are likely concerned about how to handle your interaction with the law enforcement officer. It is the police officer’s job to accurately determined whether or not you are driving while drunk, and he or she will administer...
The Ohio Attorney General’s office has stated that the Sheriff’s Deputy who was involved in the shooting of an unarmed photographer will be prosecuted for his actions. Deputy Jake Shaw, who has been placed on administrative leave, could face serious assault with a...
