Is Racial Profiling a Defense to Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania?
Unfortunately, racism is very much still a real problem in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania. There have been several [...]
Unfortunately, racism is very much still a real problem in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania. There have been several [...]
If you are facing a criminal charge that carries the possibility of incarceration, you have the right to have your [...]
You have been arrested, and you are fairly certain that you are guilty of the crime alleged. You were doing [...]
If you have been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania, you might be wondering whether you should testify at your [...]
As we recently discussed, we have seen a sharp rise in allegations of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. In [...]
Violent crimes such as assault, manslaughter, and murder are among the most heavily prosecuted crimes in Pennsylvania. If you have [...]
If you have been charged with a crime, you need to do everything you can to avoid being convicted at [...]
As a defendant in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system, you are protected by rights afforded in the U.S. Constitution. Although the [...]
While most people are familiar with the Miranda warning (“You have the right to remain silent . . . .”), [...]
Criminal Justice in the Age of COVID-19 As the days pass, the news becomes more ominous about the coronavirus pandemic [...]
If you are facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania, making smart decisions is going to be one of the keys to [...]
If you have been arrested in Philadelphia, almost everything you do from this point forward has the potential to affect [...]
If you have been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania, you are facing jail or prison time. Even summary offenses [...]
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The government’s attorneys must present [...]
If you were pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) registered above 0.08 [...]
Unlike some other states, possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in Pennsylvania. A single possession charge carries the potential [...]
Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the police are prohibited from conducting a search and seizure without “probable [...]
In Pennsylvania, computer crimes can carry penalties of up to seven years in prison and $15,000 in fines for each [...]
Your cell phone contains a wealth of information about you. From your call logs and text conversations to your search [...]
Pennsylvania’s drug possession laws are often difficult to navigate. Whether you’re in possession of illegal substances or drug paraphernalia, you [...]