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...
Indiana Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Blog
Can you get a DUI for sleeping in your car?
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...
What are long-term effects of a DUI?
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...
I got arrested, now what?
Getting arrested brings a range of emotions and potentially life-changing decisions, so it is important to know how to respond if you find yourself in this situation. An appropriate response with law enforcement is always in order, but you may need to take steps to...
Why it is not in your best interest to speak with police?
If you have never encountered a situation where you needed to speak with the police, you may not know your rights and what procedures to follow to protect yourself. This is a common challenge for most individuals and can be quite stressful. However, if you are ever...
What breath test results mean in Pennsylvania
As with many states, any individual driving under the influence of alcohol is subject to steep fines, jail time or revocation of a license. Though the consequences are dependent upon the number of offenses and the severity of the offense, there is no situation where a...
What to know about your assault charge
Should you face an assault charge, it helps to know what to expect. The legal process tends to be confusing, especially for those new to the experience. Expand your understanding of what is going to happen. A criminal defense professional can help you learn about what...
Don’t make these mistakes after a DUI arrest
Arrests for driving under the influence seem like an insurmountable obstacle to many people. However, there are some steps you can take to improve your chances of getting off or reducing your charge. Unfortunately, many people make common errors when pulled over for a...
When do first-time drug offenders face jail time?
Getting arrested for drug possession is frightening, as the penalties can be severe. In Pennsylvania, first-time drug offenders can see up to a year behind bars. Even if you face conviction, though, it does not mean imprisonment is inevitable. What factors make...
When can I get an expungement?
From college or career options to housing and financing, having an arrest, charge or conviction on your record may have a major impact on both your present and future opportunities. As in other states, in Pennsylvania, you may be able to have certain charges or crimes...