Pennsylvania Criminal Law Blog
How can DUI charges impact college students?
College students in Pennsylvania often experience many new things in these years. This leads to many valuable life experiences. Unfortunately, it also leads to mistakes. Today we will look at the mistakes related to DUIs. Some college students do not take DUI charges...
Justice system often incarcerates youth for minor offenses
Pennsylvania youth are 29% more likely to endure incarceration in a juvenile facility than youth elsewhere. The Juvenile Law Center points out that the state lags behind other states in dealing effectively with juvenile confinement, often placing youth in facilities...
What are your rights when you’re pulled over for a DUI?
You might decide to knock a couple of back after work or on the weekend. You feel fine enough to drive. Suddenly your world is turned upside down when you see those flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Panic takes over. Although a DUI stop is an unsettling...
Dangers of oxycodone overdose
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2018 there were 4,415 deaths in Pennsylvania due to drug overdose. Sixty-five percent, or 2,866 deaths, were due specifically to overdoses of opioids. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic frequently prescribed to...
The differences between simple assault and aggravated assault
The penalties for aggravated assault are typically much greater than they are for simple assault, but the differences between the offenses may not be so easy to identify. However, identifying them in court may result in a third-degree misdemeanor conviction rather...
Has a pretextual stop put your commercial license at risk?
Perhaps you make a living driving a truck. However, you were in your personal vehicle when law enforcement stopped you for failing to signal when changing lanes. The officer really wanted to determine whether you had been drinking. A charge of DUI would put your...
Can a DUI conviction ruin your chances in college?
Pennsylvania college students may not know how to handle a first-time DUI charge. Some do not take it seriously. They do not think a DUI charge is anything to worry about. But a charge can lead to a conviction. If you face conviction of a DUI crime, the penalty may be...
Motorists must exercise special caution in roadway work zones
Construction work zones often greet motorists traveling across the Pennsylvania roadway system. The state’s Department of Transportation cautions drivers that special laws govern driving safety in work zones. We have helped motorists manage the consequences of...
What does drug cultivation entail?
Drug Cultivation Charges Although not as often mentioned when discussing the matter, drug cultivation can be just as serious a charge as any other drug crime. However, this may lead to some confusion over what constitutes both manufacturing and cultivation of illegal...
Understanding Pennsylvania driver suspension and revocation laws
Many traffic law violations in Pennsylvania can result in the temporary or permanent loss of your driver’s license. A leading cause is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you receive a conviction for a vehicle-related offense, it is...
