Indiana Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Blog
Benefits of hiring a local attorney for criminal defense
If you face theft, assault, or drug or alcohol-related charges in Pennsylvania, you may want to consider hiring a local attorney. Relying on legal representation from your own community offers certain advantages over choosing an attorney from a large city-based firm. ...
Underage drinking and its effect on your life
Underaged drinking, especially when it involves getting behind the wheel, can have a big effect on your life. While it’s not unusual for people under 21 to drink, making the decision to drive if you do can land you with some hefty consequences. First, you may be...
DUI penalty may encourage distracted driving
People in Pennsylvania who have been convicted of driving under the influence offenses may lose the right to drive as part of their penalties. Without access to transportation, a person may have a hard time keeping a job and providing for themselves or their families....
The long-term consequences of a DUI conviction
Long sunny days and warm nights are perfect for Pennsylvania get-togethers. You may face a drunk driving charge if you drink alcoholic beverages at these events and get behind the wheel after having a few too many. We often provide legal representation to clients...
Lawrence man exonerated after wrongful DUI conviction
A drunk driving conviction can carry with it a certain stigma that can be difficult for people in Indiana to overcome. This is due to the assumption that many have that those who chose to drive after drinking demonstrate an indifference to the safety of others. It is...
Can the police legally search me without a warrant?
Your Fourth Amendment rights protect you against arbitrary searches and seizures. However, the law allows police in certain circumstances to search you without the authorization of a warrant. This theory of “probable cause” is a tool that officers can use to...
Will I lose my insurance coverage after a DUI?
If you feel the temptation to take a drink before getting behind the wheel of your vehicle, the consequences of a DUI may help you to think otherwise. A DUI can produce many undesirable outcomes, including a major hike of your insurance premiums. Your insurer may even...
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....
