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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....
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...
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....
Expert witnesses are a crucial part of criminal defense. They (are expected to) offer an unbiased, expert opinion on the case that can help to sway the jury in favor of the defendant. However, not all expert witnesses are created equal. Some experts are more credible...
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....
During a criminal case, both the prosecution and the defense rely on evidence to prove or disprove a claim made by either party. For consideration by the court, the evidence must be reliable, relevant and free from prejudice. Evidence that unfairly creates an...
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....
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...
Pennsylvania residents on parole strive to heed the conditions of their parole. If a person moves, it’s fair to wonder if that can be considered a parole violation. What are the normal conditions of parole? When a person has served time in prison and is released...
Inmates paroled from the Pennsylvania correctional system have to follow the rules and terms of their release. Failing a drug test or engaging in past criminal activities could result in a return to prison. Also, persons convicted or with a history of domestic...