Pennsylvania Criminal Law Blog
What do I do if my commercial license is disqualified?
You work for a living if you are a commercial driver. If you have a problem with your CDL, you might end up doing more — you might end up fighting for your livelihood. Pennsylvania can temporarily or permanently take your license away for many reasons. You can find...
What should you know about ignition interlock devices?
Regardless of whether you have multiple DUI related convictions or just one on record, it is possible that a judge may still deem it necessary for you to install an ignition interlock device. These devices are somewhat difficult to work with, and many people find...
What should you know about federal collateral consequences?
Almost every drug charge conviction can come along with life-altering consequences. However, not many people are prepared for the possibility of collateral consequences on a federal level. These are consequences that a person may experience due to their criminal...
Penalties of a DUI conviction in Pennsylvania
Did you know that drunk driving accidents are responsible for the death of 32 individuals every day? In 2020, drinking and driving deaths increased by 14% to 11,654 people. Because of the dangers impaired driving presents, a DUI conviction typically has significant...
The consequences of child pornography charges
Charges of child pornography carry severe consequences, both legally and socially. The state takes them very seriously. Child pornography includes possessing, viewing, photographing, videotaping and distributing materials involving sexual acts or nudity of minor...
Does Pennsylvania have the death penalty?
The harshest sentence a person can receive for a crime is the death penalty. Because of the severity of the sentence, it is only an option in limited cases. In addition, not every state has the death penalty. Pennsylvania does have the death penalty as an option in...
Getting the facts about hearsay evidence
It is one thing if a witness who saw a supposed crime testifies about the incident in court. It is another matter if the witness only claims to have heard about an alleged offense from another person. This gets into the realm of hearsay, which may not be admissible as...
Pennsylvania residents with marijuana convictions may get pardon
A recently announced one-time pardon program may allow some Pennsylvania residents to receive forgiveness for minor marijuana crimes. The application process is open until September 30 and is only available online. Who is eligible for this program? Pennsylvania...
What if a traffic violation wrongly identifies you?
The state of Pennsylvania notifies motorists through mail about traffic violations they have committed in advance of corrective action. However, it is possible that a driver does not remember the supposed violation or anything related to it. If you have serious doubts...
What is a Miranda warning?
Anytime you have an interaction with the police, you have specific rights available to you under the U.S. Constitution. If an officer places you under arrest, he or she will read you these rights. The reading of the rights is known as a Miranda warning. The name comes...
