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Pennsylvania legislators and authorities take drug crimes very seriously. If you are caught possessing even a small amount of an illegal substance, you may find yourself facing potentially harsh penalties, such as fines, jail time, mandatory treatment, probation, community service, and more. The penalties for drug…
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…
Being arrested can be a scary and humiliating experience. When law enforcement suspects that someone has committed a crime, they may use aggressive and confusing interrogation methods in order to trick a suspect into confessing or admitting guilt. Even people in custody have rights, however, some…
Being accused of a crime can be a confusing and unsettling experience. The potential consequences of a criminal case can include probation, fines, community service, and the loss of your freedoms. As a result, anyone facing allegations of criminal misconduct should be certain to retain the…
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…
