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...
Before 2016, Pennsylvania was known for its strict and confusing liquor laws. Residents of the Keystone State likely remember when stocking up for a party was essentially a video game quest of bouncing between distributors, bars, and state-run Fine Wine & Good...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many people that means making travel plans, preparing a menu, and getting ready to spend the holiday with family (as well as possibly gearing up for the following day’s shopping frenzy.) However, what if we told you that...
If you’ve ever seen a crime drama on television or watched nearly any newscast, you’ve probably heard the terms “murder” and “homicide” thrown around. In many cases, people mistakenly believe that the two are synonymous, or have the same definition and thus can be...
States around the country are starting to legalize the recreational consumption of marijuana, and that’s led those who are enthusiasts or otherwise simply enjoy consuming the substance to make trips to these states in order to enjoy it for themselves without the added...
“Do I have to blow?” It’s a fairly common question we receive from potential clients who are wondering if they accidentally weakened their case. They’re referring to whether or not they actually legally had to take a breathalyzer test, which requires blowing into a...
There are lots of different criminal offenses, and in fact several are illegal on many different levels. The majority of offenses are prosecuted either on the state level or on the federal level. However, few people actually understand the difference between these two...
In order for law enforcement to legally arrest someone, charge them with DUI, and then have them take a chemical BAC test, officers must first legally establish probable cause. Probable cause is a “reasonable suspicion” that someone has committed a crime based on...
Most people have seen a crime show on TV where the perpetrator finally gets arrested and the cops quickly start reciting a series of phrases, almost like poetry. “You have the right to remain silent.” “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of...
