Anyone convicted of a drug offense knows there is the possibility of jail time, house arrest or probation. The person convicted also knows he/she will be burdened with a criminal record. What many people don’t know is that such a conviction carries a suspension of your driver’s license. Under 75 Pa.C.S.A. Section 1532(c) if a […]
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states as follows: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to […]
What’s The Difference? The difference between probation and parole is that one on probation has not done any jail time. One who is on parole has served a certain time in jail. Even for those who have been in jail pending the disposition of their case and are released with time served to a certain […]
Recently the Pennsylvania State Legislature passed a law to stop drivers from texting while driving. The legislature believes that texting leads to distracted driving and therefore causes accidents. Many states have passed the same sort of statutes. The Law Reads As Follows: 3316. Prohibiting text-based communications (a) Prohibition. –No driver shall operate a motor vehicle […]
Whether it’s related to curiosity or horror, high profile criminal cases are among some of the most followed news stories in the world. When celebrities commit murder, serial killers are finally caught, or a small town is rocked by a shocking crime, the nation tunes in to catch the coverage. Here are ten of the […]
When it comes to finding a good criminal defense lawyer, you only want the best. If you suddenly find yourself in a situation where you’re facing criminal charges and have to step before a judge, you want a criminal defense attorney on your side that truly believes that you are “innocent until proven guilty,”. As well […]
The beginning of the new year sees many changes in the Pennsylvania Megan’s law. The law fully went into effect as of December 20, 2012. The title of the new law is the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Registering As A Sex Offender – Requirements SORNA effects some of those under the old […]