Pennsylvania no longer has any mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, but other states still do follow this method of punishment for certain crimes. The American Civil Liberties Union explains a mandatory minimum sentence is one in which legislators determine the...
Criminal Defense
Will a DUI jeopardize your CDL forever?
Facing a conviction for driving under the influence can impact everything from your relationships to your career. If you drive for a living, having a DUI on your record could definitely impact your job. Knowing the fate of your CDL following a DUI can help you...
Do drug convictions still jeopardize federal financial aid?
Obtaining a bachelor's degree is more expensive than ever. In fact, according to reporting from U.S. News and World Report, the average cost of college tuition has increased by between 144% and 211% since 2000. The U.S. Department of Education says nearly 7 million...
Can using soft drugs for medicinal purposes lead to a DUI?
If you are a Pennsylvania driver who is a registered patient under the state's Medical Marijuana Program, you may have questions about what you can and cannot do. Laws around the United States vary in approaches to drugged driving, and understanding Pennsylvania's...
Can you lose your Pennsylvania teaching license due to DUI?
A conviction for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania may leave you facing steep fines, license suspensions and other sanctions. However, depending on what you do for a living, it may hurt you in other ways, too. If you hold a Pennsylvania teaching license and...
What are possible defenses against theft charges?
Being accused of stealing someone’s property can be a frightening experience. Many people are aware of the seriousness of theft charges and the consequences that could result from a conviction. This makes having a good defense imperative so you do not lose a...
What is a misdemeanor?
Going through the criminal law system is confusing for the uninitiated. Many people have heard the terms “felony” and “misdemeanor” before, but actually do not know the difference between them. It is common knowledge that felonies are more serious than misdemeanors,...
What do you know about the full-cost of a DUI?
Your recent encounter with Pennsylvania law enforcement resulted in a DUI. You know the charge comes with a financial fallout, but you are unsure of how to plan. Where should you start? American Addiction Centers gives you a rundown of the financial cost of a DUI....
3 elements of a DUI defense
You have many choices during the course of a DUI defense. These begin the moment police pull you over. They end, in most cases, when the prosecutor or judge takes final action on your case. There are a number of different possible outcomes, especially since the laws...
What are the dangers of synthetic drugs?
Many drugs on the streets are man-made or synthetic. The nature of these drugs makes them inherently dangerous because you can never know exactly what is in them. When you but a drug sold legally, it goes through testing and has to meet many requirements before it...
