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Year: 2022

What are the elements of burglary?

Pennsylvania residents who find themselves arrested for burglary need to act fast. The charges can quickly work against you. Understanding the elements of burglary might help in your defense. What is burglary? Burglary is a theft crime that involves illegally entering a property or structure with the intention of committing...

The troubles with hair analysis evidence

Compelling evidence could lead to a conviction in a Pennsylvania criminal courtroom. Video footage, blood samples, and eyewitness testimony may come together to paint a picture of guilt. Hair samples might enter into evidence, sometimes swaying guilty verdicts. However, like other examples of forensic evidence, a hair analysis is not...

What is drug scheduling?

Drug crimes are taken seriously in Pennsylvania. It’s important to understand the concept of drug scheduling and what it means. What is drug scheduling? Different types of drugs are categorized into schedules per the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. The Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA is responsible for determining the...

Older persons and intoxicated driving risks

State law establishes a legal threshold for someone to be an intoxicated driver. That said, someone’s BAC could be lower than .08 and may still be unable to operate a vehicle safely. Even one drink could make someone a danger to other drivers on Pennsylvania roads. Ultimately, several factors, including...

Pennsylvania DUI legislation

All states take a specific approach to prosecuting driving under the influence, and Pennsylvania is no different. New legislation has actually classified levels of DUI into three categories instead of two that many states use with respect to filing aggravated charges. Penalties are enhanced at 0.10 BAC level as opposed...

Your Philadelphia DUI Case: The Basics

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal matter in Pennsylvania. It is not necessary to have consumed alcohol shortly before driving either, as the laws in Pennsylvania have been enhanced to allow impaired driving charges for both prescription and illegal drugs. And all drivers understand...