Criminal Defense

If you are convicted of drug possession in Pennsylvania, you may face a fine, a jail or prison sentence or other serious penalties. However, there are multiple strategies that you may use in an effort to get such a charge reduced or dismissed entirely. The drugs...

Underage DUI charges refer to anyone caught with a DUI above the legal limit while they are under the age of 21. Some parents may want to shrug an underage DUI charge off as a simple teenage mistake. But underage DUI charges are taken very seriously in the state of...

Most Pennsylvania residents expect to be safe while driving. Unfortunately, drunk drivers can put a damper on those expectations. These are some of the most dangerous days for impaired driving. Deaths due to DUI It’s expected that for the entirety of 2022, more than...

If a police officer has probable cause to believe that you have violated a traffic law, that person may instigate a traffic stop. At this point, an officer may ask you to submit to field sobriety tests to determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol....

If you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, you will likely be asked to take a test to confirm your sobriety. These tests are mainly breathalyzer or blood tests. They each have their pros and cons that you should consider...

Children have the right to legal counsel when it has been proven or alleged that they are a dependent child, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure. Youths' right to counsel in juvenile court proceedings became a constitutional right in 1967....

A criminal record can make life very difficult for you in Pennsylvania. For example, you could be denied a job or access to rent or buy an apartment because of a small mistake you made ten years ago. However, depending on the type of charge and the time since your...

A breath test allows an officer in Pennsylvania to check a suspected driver for drunk driving. The tests collect a breath sample from the driver to measure blood alcohol content. However, the accuracy is debated, and drivers may challenge the results. Defenses to...

Trucking compay managers may perform comprehensive background checks on candidates for driving jobs. Negative information on the applicant's Pennsylvania driving record might reveal moving violations or other issues that may worry managers. Dangerous drivers could...

Having a charge or conviction on your criminal record can be stressful. Proof of criminal activity can make you miss out on housing, employment and educational opportunities. Nonetheless, you’ve already paid your debt to society, and you don’t deserve to keep...