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The police can pull over drivers that break the law. If you find yourself in a traffic stop, it helps to know what you should and should not do. An officer considers your behavior during a roadside stop. You can maintain your rights and still help your cause. Take a...
Criminal Defense
When police catch your child with marijuana: Fallout and help
Marijuana is a point of contention in the U.S., with many arguing for the legalization of its recreational and medical use. While it is currently legal in Guam, Washington D.C. and 19 states, Pennsylvania is not among this number. Unfortunately, the use of cannabis by...
There is some good news for college students facing drug charges
If you are a college student, no one has to tell you how expensive pursuing a four-year degree can be. In addition to seeking help from your family, working a job and taking out private loans, you may qualify for government-backed financial aid. This aid may include...
A first-time DUI may complicate your child’s college budget
When you attended college, you may not have thought much about tuition and fees. If you are planning to send your son or daughter to school, though, you undoubtedly understand how challenging paying for a college degree can be nowadays. After all, the average cost of...
Types of Pennsylvania DUI penalties
Pennsylvania has established three tiers of penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Your legal consequences depend on your blood alcohol content at the time of arrest and other factors. Review the penalties for Pennsylvania DUI if you...
What every driver should know about holiday DUI crackdowns
The way we celebrate the holidays can look quite different this year. However, one thing that remains the same is that police are especially focused on enforcing DUI laws in Pennsylvania this time of year. Knowing what their efforts entail and what rights you have can...
Protecting yourself after a ‘highway stop-and-frisk’
There are roughly 9 million licensed drivers in Pennsylvania; countless more drivers regularly travel through the state. Of these drivers, according to Pennsylvania State Police, nearly one million were stopped in 2019. Even though traffic stops are not uncommon, many...
What are the penalties for a first-time DUI?
Many holiday traditions involve gathering with loved ones -- though perhaps on a smaller scale this year -- and having a few drinks. Then, on your way home, you see flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. Before you know it, your blood alcohol registers as .08 and...
Test anxiety can even impact field sobriety test results
Field sobriety tests are the physical coordination exams that police subject drivers to when suspected of driving under the influence. You have likely seen them on TV or even experienced them yourself. The three standard tests used in Pennsylvania and elsewhere...
Factors that can make a DUI go from bad to worse
Drunk driving charges can affect anyone, from a teenager leaving a party to a grandparent struggling with addiction. No matter who you are, the consequences of a DUI conviction can take a tremendous toll financially, emotionally and legally. Addressing these charges...