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Facing drug charges in Pennsylvania can be daunting. The state has strict laws that categorize substances based on their potential for abuse and medicinal value. Therefore, depending on the type of drug and quantity, penalties can be severe. Still, understanding your...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Pennsylvania, with potentially severe consequences. If you find yourself pulled over for suspicion of DUI, it's crucial to understand your rights and how to handle the situation. While the encounter can be stressful,...
In Pennsylvania, assault charges can be one of two types: simple or aggravated. Each of these is different, and understanding what separates them is critical because each carries unique legal problems and potential penalties. Simple assault This crime is defined as...
Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program offers a lifeline for first-time, non-violent offenders. It aims to rehabilitate rather than punish, providing an alternative to traditional prosecution. If you’re facing DUI charges, ARD can be a...
When a college-aged child faces an arrest for theft, it is a moment fraught with anxiety and uncertainty for parents. The consequences can be severe, impacting not only the immediate legal situation but also the child’s future prospects and standing with their...
The attorney you choose to represent you can make a significant difference in the outcome of your criminal trial. The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to legal representation, whether that attorney is a public defender or privately hired. If the court appointed a...
A plea deal is an agreement typically offered by the prosecutor in a case, in which the accused agrees to plead to a specific charge in exchange for a specific sentence. Sometimes, the prosecutor offers a lesser charge and probation in exchange for the guilty plea....
Once convicted of a crime, finishing your sentence and trying to move on with your life is often overwhelming and frustrating. When serving a sentence in prison, you lose your daily freedoms. Once your sentence is complete, your life does not return to normal. Here...
After drinking alcohol, you may feel too drunk to drive home safely. You might consider sleeping in your car until you sober up. While the decision not to drive is the right one, what you do next can still violate the law. To know if you are breaking the law, ask...
Like many other Americans, you may choose to drink socially to have fun with your peers and relieve some of your career or college stressors. However fun the partying may seem, driving drunk to your next destination is not worth the severe consequences on your life...
