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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...
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...
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...
Many people think of younger drivers when they try to imagine the typical person who is pulled over for DUI. That said, drivers of various age groups are taken into custody for driving drunk, and the charges can be very serious regardless of one's age. In fact, an...
Penalties for theft in Pennsylvania significantly vary, depending on the value of the stolen goods and other factors of the case. For example, offenders who used a weapon will receive a more serious charge than those who did not. If you face a theft charge in the...
If Pennsylvania law enforcement officers pull you over while driving or contact you about an investigation, you may automatically feel like you need to answer their questions. However, it is important to understand that you have certain rights under the law. In a...
Those involved in marketing breathalyzer machines in Pennsylvania tout the devices' precision to the third decimal place. The machines are ubiquitous; nearly every law enforcement station in the United States has one. When a breathalyzer indicates that a driver's...
For drivers who have received speeding tickets in Pennsylvania, the last word they may use to describe the state is “lenient.” However, in comparison to other U.S. states, some might say Pennsylvania actually goes a little easy on speeders. This is not to say that...
Last week, the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee voted unanimously to advance SB 637, legislation that would reduce barriers for persons with a criminal record in obtaining a professional license in Pennsylvania. NACDL has joined a host...
When searching for incriminating evidence against you, authorities in Pennsylvania must follow rules set down in the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. Specifically, authorities must have...
