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Medical marijuana is a controversial issue that has created a new and developing area of law. Because DUI laws vary widely with respect to marijuana, it is important to hire an experienced attorney if you are charged with DUI as a result of medical marijuana. Across the country,…
If you are facing charges of domestic violence, you may not be aware of the full range of consequences that can result from a conviction. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help mitigate the damage of a domestic violence charge and the penalties you face. Consequences for Employment Any…
Pennsylvania, like most states, has a unique juvenile justice system that focuses on restoring and rehabilitating juvenile offenders. While one of the system’s main goals is to keep the community safe from delinquent offenders, it ultimately seeks to redeem, educate, and rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s youth offenders so that they…
For some first-time offenders, it is shocking to learn that there is no parole in the federal prison system. With the exception of a small reduction for good behavior (a “good time credit”), the sentence you receive in federal court is the sentence you will serve….
Put simply, “habeas corpus” is a writ (petition) that can be used in a narrow set of circumstances to bring the case of a state prisoner before the United States federal courts. However, federal prisoners may also invoke habeas corpus under slightly different circumstances. Translated directly…
Did you know that the state of Pennsylvania has the largest number of juvenile offenders sentenced to life without parole in the country? In the United States, we have a system of law called the “common law.” This means that not all our laws and legal…
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 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…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, between 90-95% of all criminal offenders plead guilty to a qualifying offense. Although an experienced Philadelphia criminal defense attorney can help you determine whether it is in your best interest to plead guilty, you have the constitutional right to request a public trial by…
Section 383.51 of the Federal Code of Regulations governs the disqualification of drivers holding a CDL or CLP from operating a commercial motor vehicle after certain “major offenses.” According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, such disqualifications only apply if the offense was committed while driving a commercial…
