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Every state in the United States has a legal drinking age set at 21 years of age. Anyone who is under the age of 21 who consumes alcohol is engaging in “underage drinking.” However, every state varies in its specific underage drinking laws and related penalties. …
In too many instances when filing criminal charges, prosecutors will tack on any additional charges they possibly can. Unfortunately, those additional charges may often significantly increase the penalties you may face if you are convicted. One charge that is commonly added to a number of is…
If you have been arrested, questioned, or believe you are under investigation for a crime, you are likely living in fear of being charged with a crime every day. The good news is that there is a limit to the amount of time that a prosecutor may…
Many people believe that the charge of “terroristic threats” in Pennsylvania means to threaten an act of terrorism, such as a bombing or mass shooting. However, the terroristic threats charge encompasses threats of many more acts than those traditionally related to terrorism. The law regarding terroristic…
Pennsylvania driver that were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) may ordered to have Ignition Interlock devices installed in their vehicles to ensure that they can no longer drive while intoxicated. LifeSafer, a company that manufactures Ignition Interlocks, describes the product as follows: “[It’s] a…
Susan Wright was convicted of first degree murder in 2004 and was sentenced to 25 years in a Texas jail. She stabbed her husband approximately 200 times while he was in asleep in bed giving her the moniker “blue-eyed butcher”. She claimed it was self defense….
Sometimes in criminal law, we get confused. We all understand the “confrontation clause.” The idea is that you have the right to confront your accuser. This concept pre-dates our system of law and government back to the Magna Carta. If you are accused of committing a…
What kinds of defensive weapons in Pennsylvania are legal to carry? In Pennsylvania, you can carry a weapon for defensive purposes, but you cannot carry every type of defensive weapon even if your intent in carrying it is solely for defensive purposes. Also, if some is…
How do I get early termination of parole or probation & early parole in Pennsylvania? Parole is the part of a sentence that is the when a person is released from custody but has not maxed their sentence. An example of this concept is where a…
If you are in Pennsylvania and you are wanted in another state, you could be extradited to that other state. If you are picked up by the police, you will be processed and arrested for Fugitive from Justice (“FOJ”). Pennsylvania is one of the only states…
