When you are facing any sort of criminal charges, the letter of the law matters as much as the spirit of the law. And when you are facing particularly serious charges, it is in your best interests to question laws that are confusingly and unclearly worded. This is...
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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...
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...
How will a felony affect your political career?
Most people who desire to hold political offices understand that felony charges are less than desirable. If you are facing felony charges, however, you may want to know how that will affect your chances of holding a political office going forward. We understand how...
Commonly confused crimes
There are certain crimes that get confused in people's minds, either because they are similar to one another or they often occur together. For example, someone who commits battery often also commits an assault, so people often use one term when they are actually...
Too many points may suspend your driving privileges
When a police officer hands you a traffic ticket, you might think that fighting it in court is not a worthwhile endeavor. You want to go on with your life and contesting a traffic ticket might seem like an annoyance. But you might feel differently if you recognize...
Annual report reveals jail sentences are low for criminal charges
Data compiled annually by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing reveals that jail sentences given to individuals facing other than the most serious criminal charges have been down during the past two years. More defendants find themselves ordered to complete...
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...
