Driving drunk is a mistake that just about anyone could make. And anyone could find themselves stopped on the side of the road, from a teenager driving home after a party to a grandparent who takes medication that interacts poorly with alcohol. No matter who you are,...
Parents: Talk to kids about the line between pranks and crimes
Pulling pranks, causing mischief, testing boundaries. Whatever you call it when a teen acts out or gets into trouble, it can cause headaches for parents. However, it could also create a criminal record for your child. Worse, a teen could wind up tried as an adult in...
Strategies for fighting false accusations
Being falsely accused of any crime is incredibly upsetting. Depending on the type of allegations a person is levying, you could be facing jail time, loss of custody, orders to register as a sex offender, or massive fines and penalties. Your reputation, job and family...
Changes could be coming to BUI laws in Pennsylvania
Getting out on your boat to water ski, fish or just relax is something people look forward to every summer in Pennsylvania. This could be especially true this year, as people have mostly been in their homes for the past few months. But one thing that could seriously...
Shifts in crime and citations across Pennsylvania
Current stay-at-home orders have meant that most Pennsvylanians have been at home, battling boredom and attempting to adjust to a new normal. This unprecedented situation has undoubtedly taken a toll on residents, and it has affected people's behaviors and decisions....
Served with a Protection from Abuse order? What you should know
Relationships are complicated, particularly when one or both parties are angry or wanting to end it. People say things they may not mean and do things they know they should not do. And in the heat of a fight or breakup, allegations of threats or assault can arise....
Pretrial assessment programs do not appear to capture actual risk
In America today, the large majority of people being held in local jails have not been convicted of any crime. Instead, they are being held in pretrial detention. That means they have either been denied bail or have been assigned a bail amount that they cannot afford....
Pennsylvania lawmaker moves to legalize marijuana
A Pennsylvania legislator has introduced a bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults. The proposed legislation (HB 50), which would amend the state's Medical Marijuana Act, has 26 co-sponsors, as well as supporters in the Senate. The bill's...
The different types of assault charges in Pennsylvania
If you have been accused of assault, the consequences that you face will depend largely on the type of assault you were accused of and the circumstances surrounding the alleged event. In order to defend yourself successfully, it is important that you first take the...
New Pennsylvania law seals records for some convicts
Many social observers say that criminal penalties for minor crimes have been too high for too long. The sentences for many petty offenses, especially ones connected to violence or drug use, can include years in prison. In addition, convictions or even charges alone...
