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In Pennsylvania, an officer who suspects impaired driving may ask you to perform field sobriety tests during a traffic stop. These roadside tests help the officer decide whether to make a DUI arrest. The most common standardized tests include the horizontal gaze...
Anyone accused of a physical altercation with another person could face assault charges. An assault charge can carry jail time or probation. Simple assault can involve injuring someone in a fight, threatening them or causing injuries through recklessness. Defendants...
Most drugs require special tools for their preparation or consumption. Those who routinely use illicit substances may also have tools intended to help them transport their drugs or ensure that their supplier does not overcharge them while giving them less than they...
Many drug charges are the result of people using, manufacturing or distributing illegal substances. Both state and federal statutes identify numerous drugs as unlawful to possess, manufacture or distribute. However, a drug does not need to be outright illegal to...
Driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement efforts are more or less continual. Police departments train their officers on how to administer field sobriety tests and chemical tests. They may schedule additional officers for traffic patrols on days when drunk driving...
Professionals in a variety of different fields could be at risk of white-collar criminal charges. Prosecution could follow accusations of embezzlement, money laundering or fraud. Professionals such as salespeople, executives and accounting professionals are among...
Driving is a necessity for some individuals, but according to Pennsylvania law, a license is considered a privilege that comes with certain responsibilities. Failing to meet these obligations can lead to significant repercussions. PennDOT and the point system The...
Self-defense can be a valid and powerful legal response to assault charges in Pennsylvania, but it is not an automatically accepted approach in every case. As a result, it is important for those who have been arrested and charged with assault to carefully consider all...
The holidays bring joy, family gatherings and fun parties. But in Pennsylvania, it is also a season when DUI arrests spike. These endless social events often lead to more drinking and more chances to make mistakes on the road. Why DUI arrests rise during the holidays...
Many different people may face fraud charges due to their professional activities. Those in the health care sector could face fraud allegations based on their insurance billing practices. Entrepreneurs looking for startup investments for their new businesses could...
