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Cocaine is a very addictive controlled substance made from the leaves of coca plants. Since it can damage health, most states have made laws that prohibit cocaine. A person in State College, Pennsylvania, who gets caught with cocaine faces several penalties. Overview...
Motorists who get pulled over in Pennsylvania and suspected of driving under the influence are often subjected to field sobriety tests. These tests may include finger-to-nose, reverse counting or "follow my finger," and many drivers assume that they must complete the...
Some people who were sentenced to sentences of life without parole as juveniles have been resentenced and released from prison in Pennsylvania. However, many of these people have received sentences including indefinite parole, threatening their freedom if they commit...
A conviction for a DUI first offense in Pennsylvania may leave the defendant with six months of probation, a fine, and court-ordered treatment. Long before a conviction in court, the accused faces an arrest. The police might notice something suspicious about a...
Forensic evidence is often hailed as automatic material evidence in Pennsylvania courts. Forensics are so important that many metropolitan police departments actually have a forensics unit handling difficult criminal investigations. Prosecutors often use forensics...
Over the years, Pennsylvania residents have heard a lot of stories about wrongful convictions being overturned. It's easy to imagine a situation where someone was railroaded by hateful people, or one where there was no concrete evidence, and the case was entirely...
Forensic evidence often serves as the component that eliminates reasonable doubt in a jury's eyes. In some instances, forensic evidence may exonerate someone falsely accused of a crime. DNA evidence might reveal whether someone did or did not commit a crime. Bite...
Recreational boaters sometimes take beer or other alcoholic beverages along for the ride. But is this wise? Conditions exist on the water that can produce some surprisingly serious consequences connected to boating under the influence or BUI. Summer boating and safety...
Defendants may feel confused about the charges they face in a Pennsylvania criminal court. A person who believes that he or she committed theft may face charges of robbery instead. In reality, most people don't know the legal distinction between robbery, theft and...
You may not yet understand all the short- and long-term consequences of your driving under the influence charge, but you know you must pay fees, fines and more. Do you know how to adjust your budget to account for the financial ramifications of your DUI? American...
