Indiana Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Blog
What are your First Amendment rights on college campuses?
First amendment rights can be tricky when it comes to college campuses. The First Amendment protects your right to free speech, for example, but it does not give you the right to behave violently. Crossing the line into direct verbal attacks, violence or creating a...
3 reasons to seek legal counsel for any type of criminal charge
While some criminal charges are more serious than others, there is no such thing as a “minor” criminal charge. A conviction will result in a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life. Depending on the type of conviction, you could find it...
When will recreational marijuana be legal in Pennsylvania?
There has been local and federal progress to legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania, but thousands of marijuana arrests continue take place each year. Could new legislation change this cycle? A new bill is now under consideration to legalize recreational marijuana....
Common myths about drunk driving
Alcohol consumption effects everyone in different ways. And as much as you think you know your tolerance, trusting your intuition and believing you’re sober enough to drive isn’t always your best bet. Drunk driving is still a problem across the country. So much so...
Is my speeding ticket worth fighting?
You may have been purposely pumping gas to make it to work on time or accidentally accelerating while on a familiar route. Either way, a police officer has issued a speeding ticket that needs addressing. Pleading guilty by paying the ticket fine is one option....
What is an ignition interlock system?
One of the most common crimes in Pennsylvania is driving under the influence. This is a very preventable crime, and it is important to understand all of the ramifications of driving drunk before you get behind the wheel. According to the Pennsylvania Department of...
Drugged driving penalties in Pennsylvania
Driving under the influence is against the law in Pennsylvania. Although this phrase originally referred to alcohol, today, it also refers to driving while high. Law enforcement officers can charge a driver with DUI if they have any amount of a substance under the...
What is a probable cause to arrest?
If an officer suspects a Pennsylvania resident of DUI, this is not enough reason to arrest them. They must have a probable cause to arrest before that. Today we will take a look at what makes a probable cause to arrest. FieldSobrietyTests.org takes a look at this...
Loss of rights with a felony conviction
Many drug crimes result in a misdemeanor. Sentences and consequences are generally less severe than a felony. Possession of certain drugs or the amount of the drug, however, can lead to felony charges. When someone faces a felony conviction, the first thing that comes...
3 essential qualities of a good designated driver
Driving after drinking is a bad idea in the Keystone State. After all, if your blood alcohol concentration is over the state’s 0.08% legal limit, you face a variety of legal consequences. You may also have to deal with collateral consequences, such as the loss of a...
