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When people think about the consequences of a drunk driving case, many focus on the financial penalties, the impact these charges have on one's career, the possibility of time behind bars and losing driving privileges. However, it is important to recognize the other...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
If you feel the temptation to take a drink before getting behind the wheel of your vehicle, the consequences of a DUI may help you to think otherwise. A DUI can produce many undesirable outcomes, including a major hike of your insurance premiums. Your insurer may even...
First amendment rights can be tricky when it comes to college campuses. The First Amendment protects your right to free speech, for example, but it does not give you the right to behave violently. Crossing the line into direct verbal attacks, violence or creating a...
While some criminal charges are more serious than others, there is no such thing as a “minor” criminal charge. A conviction will result in a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life. Depending on the type of conviction, you could find it...
There has been local and federal progress to legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania, but thousands of marijuana arrests continue take place each year. Could new legislation change this cycle? A new bill is now under consideration to legalize recreational marijuana....
