A DUI checkpoint is a temporary roadblock where police officers will stop random vehicles to check for driver intoxication. The criteria for pulling over a driver is predetermined and not based on the officers’ subjective determinations. Hundreds of checkpoints are...
In Pennsylvania, simple possession and possession with intent to deliver (PWID) are two separate charges. Simple possession is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and fines. In contrast, PWID is a felony that includes fines and a prison sentence of up to...
Pennsylvania recognizes two types of drug possession: actual and constructive. Actual possession is when a person has physical control of an illegal substance. Constructive possession is when a person is not in physical custody of the drug, but they are near it, know...
If you’re convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania, you’ll face a number of different potential consequences, including having your driver’s license suspended, facing heavy fines and fees, and much more. However, thanks to Pennsylvania’s fairly recent Ignition Interlock Law...
“He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” It’s an old saying from none other than Abraham Lincoln, and emphasizes the importance of having competent, qualified, and experienced legal representation when you face a legal matter. This is particularly true if...
Pennsylvania has long been involved in the heavy debate over marijuana, and whether recreational use should become legalized for adults. Earlier this year, state lawmakers sought support for a comprehensive recreational use bill which would have legalized consumption...
For many teenagers and young adults, the idea of alcohol is so enticing that they simply can’t wait until they reach the age of 21 to start partaking. However, this unfortunately causes many of them to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, and sadly leads to a...
Whether you are caught with cannabis, cocaine, or even medication without a doctor’s prescription, drug possession is a serious offense in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. Any amount of an illicit substance can result in criminal conviction, punishable by a...
When you hear the bartender announcing the last call for drinks, you realize it’s about that time to head back home. However, you’re too drunk to drive. You don’t want to take an Uber to avoid leaving your car near the bar and possibly get towed. So, instead of...
The month of December is famously associated with holiday cheer, festive gatherings, and fun winter outings. However, state law enforcement officials and federal government agents are rewriting this seasonal narrative by busting drug trafficking rings across the state...
