While traffic tickets may not result in jail time or a serious criminal offense on your record, they can be detrimental, and you should take them seriously. Not only will have multiple traffic tickets start to impact your insurance premiums but also they lead to black...
Year: 2020
Scrutinizing breath test accuracy
Were one in Camp Hill asked to describe the image that comes to mind when imagining a drunk driving offense, they would likely describe a scenario in which a person is standing on the side of the road undertaking a breath administered by an officer using a handheld...
ARD — An option for first-time Pennsylvania DUI offenders
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles, 2018 saw almost 50,000 arrests for driving under the influence. DUI penalties are harsh, especially for habitual offenders. However, Pennsylvania has a unique solution for first-time offenders with no prior...
What are Pennsylvania’s self-defense laws?
Successfully arguing a claim of self-defense can often be challenging due to the complexities of the laws regarding this issue. On the one hand, it is not expected that you simply allow yourself (or another) to become the victim of a crime in the interest of not...
When can I possess a firearm without a license to carry?
A charge of carrying a firearm outside your home or your place of business without a license to carry is serious business. Depending on the circumstances, you may only receive a first degree misdemeanor conviction, but you could also serve jail time if a court charges...
Could a DUI signal an alcohol abuse issue?
Many people who receive a DUI conviction move forward without another charge. In these cases, perhaps they had a drink or two with a meal and did not realize their blood alcohol content was too high. They accept the mistake and take steps to ensure it does not happen...
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...