The United States is experiencing an opioid use epidemic. In 2018, 67,367 drug overdoses occurred. Opioids account for almost 70 percent of all overdose deaths. In Pennsylvania, for every 100 persons, there are 49.9 opioid prescriptions written. Also, 65% of all...
Month: June 2020
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...