Month: April 2017
Criminal probation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not a conviction. However, during your criminal probation, it is absolutely essential that you comply with all of the terms of your probation to the letter. The most common probation violations include failing to pay fines or costs, leaving the…
In the 1966 case of Miranda v. Arizona, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a criminal suspect who has been arrested and detained must be informed of the constitutional right to an attorney – as well as the constitutional right against self-incrimination – prior to being compelled…
Although police officers may say that they are pulling you over for texting while driving, speeding, crossing a yellow line, running a stop sign, driving in an erratic manner, or for some other minor traffic offense, the more likely reason for the stop is suspected impaired…
In today’s competitive market, getting into a college or professional school or finding a high-paying job in the greater Philadelphia area is harder now than ever. Since the Great Recession, this is true even for people with impeccable credentials. A criminal record (particularly a lengthy one) can significantly…
