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...
Month: January 2020
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...
What are the dangers of synthetic drugs?
There are many supporters of legalizing marijuana across the country. This is largely because this is a plant that does not include any chemicals. The all-natural nature of the drug helps to make it fairly safe for use. You cannot say the same thing about many other...
Are you eligible for an expungement?
Every state has its own laws pertaining to clearing your criminal record. The process, expungement, does not remove the charges from your file. It seals your record so that only limited individuals or entities may access the information. Anyone else running a criminal...
How does accelerated rehabilitative disposition work?
A DUI conviction can negatively impact your life for years to come. That is why Pennsylvania residents charged with DUI might seek any alternative the legal system offers to avoid a conviction. One alternative is a diversionary program called Accelerated...
How your diet affects BAC results
Taking some time to enjoy time with friends may find you in trouble with the law. Pennsylvania is cracking down on driving while under the influence of alcohol, and when you find yourself hearing those allegations, your mind may jump to the worst-case scenario. If you...