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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...
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...
Few things have the potential to stop you in your tracks faster than criminal charges. After all, depending on the nature of the charge, you may eventually spend time behind bars, pay stiff fines or even lose basic rights. You may also not understand the criminal...
A DUI arrest may leave you with questions. Your brain may reel with questions about the court costs, fines and possible jail time. However, should you find yourself at the end with a conviction, your long-term future may face significant changes. Whether you get out...
The criminal justice system in Pennsylvania is full of legal terms you may have heard but not fully understand. If you are facing criminal charges, though, knowing the difference between felony, misdemeanor and summary charges may help to put your mind at ease. A...
When local or state law enforcement accuses you of a crime, you have the right to attorney representation. It can be difficult to determine when to hire a lawyer if you have never faced criminal charges before. These are the signs that you may need a 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. ...
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...
You may have concerns about your loved one's recent actions. Out all night, showing up late to work or school and disconnect from family activities may all point to signs of increasingly risky behavior. When this behavior crosses into the danger zone, there is a...
There has been an explosion in the use of marijuana-derived homeopathic medicine. Regardless of whether recreational marijuana use is legal, these are now legal in most states, including Pennsylvania. Cannabidiol or CBD, for example, is a popular marijuana product...
