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From incarceration to steep fines, Pennsylvania has some serious penalties for drug-related offenses. If you have a conviction for possessing or selling a controlled substance, you are also vulnerable to certain collateral consequences. Difficulty paying for higher...
Disorderly conduct is the type of charge people associate with teenagers who play their music too loudly or who cause a raucous in public. Because of this perception, not many people take disorderly conduct charges seriously. They should, though, as a disorderly...
Private prisons are those owned by a corporation instead of the federal or state governments running them. Privatizing the prison system was something that happened as a result of overcrowding and underfunding issues. According to the Justice Policy Institute, the...
Anyone facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania faces an uphill battle. Pennsylvania lawmakers penalize DUI offenders with probationary driving periods and high fines. Multiple offenders face increased penalties, including mandatory jail...
Some drug and alcohol offenders in Pennsylvania may qualify for the voluntary Adult Treatment Court program in Cumberland County. Founded in 2006, this diversion program allows individuals struggling with substance use to pursue treatment while addressing their legal...
If you receive a conviction for a violent crime, you may experience collateral consequences. You need to know what these consequences are and how they can affect your life. According to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, collateral consequences are...
You may have worked to become an educator to fulfill a lifelong dream, or you may have done so because you have an inherent desire to help children. Whatever your reasoning for becoming a teacher, you must be cautious about the way you behave if you wish to work...
Certain factors can take an existing crime and make it even worse, adding to the penalties you could suffer if a court convicts you. When it comes to the crime of arson, you may serve up to seven years in prison if charged with a third degree felony. However, acts...
The state of Pennsylvania is serious about keeping intoxicated drivers off the road and imposes strict penalties for anyone convicted of DUI. Depending on the circumstances, the court may order installation of an ignition interlock device. What is this and how does it...
A serious vehicle crash can threaten your license, along with your legal record, and many of these accidents occur because of distracted driving. Following the letter of the law includes putting your cell phone away and focusing solely on the road. What it is...
