Federal probation is the attempt to reduce the rates of recidivism among the country's most serious offenders. Repeat offenders in Pennsylvania contribute to high rates of drug misuse, fraud and violations of securities laws. One role of the United States Sentencing...
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...
How to challenge the results of a breath test
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI in Pennsylvania, it is important to know your rights. Before anything, keep in mind that you have the right to challenge the results of a breath test. A DUI conviction can have serious consequences, so it is important to...
Beware of police interrogation techniques used in Pennsylvania
If you are arrested in Pennsylvania, be prepared for a long and intense interrogation process. Police and prosecutors in this state use several techniques to try and extract a confession from suspects. In some cases, these methods can be quite persuasive - even...
Consequences for probation or parole violations in Pennsylvania
Following the terms of your probation and parole is important to maintain your freedom and keep the consequences reduced. Violations of probation and parole in Pennsylvania could come with extra fines, jail time and a reversal of your probation or parole. Technical...
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....
Probation troubles in PA court
Anyone convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania may face serious consequences for the illegal activity. Not all offenders are violent, and some may have a clean record. So, probation becomes an alternative to jail time. However, the Keystone State's criminal justice...
How underage drinking charges could impact your college student
It happens all too often; your college student was at a party and the police showed up and made multiple underage drinking arrests or citations. You receive a frantic call from your child worrying about their future and the potential ramifications of the incident....
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...
Types of field sobriety tests to check driving impairment
There are three major types of field sobriety tests that police officers use to determine a driver's sobriety in Pennsylvania. The Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is a series of three tests: the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn and the one-leg stand....