The Pennsylvania prosecution must convict the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case. This often misunderstood term can mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissal. Merriam Webster explains that the evidence or lack thereof must leave no...
Month: December 2019
What are the penalties for trafficking marijuana?
While the fight to legalize marijuana is ongoing, the laws in Pennsylvania still stand, making many activities involving the drug illegal. One such activity is trafficking. The Pennsylvania General Assembly explains that there are mandatory minimum sentences...
Ignition interlock device laws in Pennsylvania
At this time of year, a lot of attention is given to campaigns focused on drinking and driving. People in Pennsylvania know that driving a motor vehicle while impaired is not only illegal but very unsafe and irresponsible. However, that does not mean that having a...