No one enjoys being stopped by highway patrol officers who will pull anyone over for a minor infraction only to attempt forcing a vehicular search or sobriety field test. This happens regularly whether Pennsylvania police departments want to admit it or not. What...
What is the potential damage from a drug possession charge?
These days, justice reform is a popular topic among policymakers as they attempt to make it easier for people who have been arrested to recover from their crimes and lead a good life. However, these policies still have a long way to go, and being arrested for certain...
Can I say no if the police ask to search my car?
If the police pull you over for any reason, it can be a nerve-wracking experience, and even more so if they ask to search your car. Are they simply asking to be polite, and will search your car no matter what your answer is? And can you rightfully say no? Your Fourth...
Are expunging and sealing records options?
A person convicted of a crime years or even decades ago would be mistaken to assume that problems related to the conviction will go away if "enough time passes." The truth is that without an expungement, a criminal records can persist for a person's whole life. In...
Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis: alternatives to prison could be the answer
The opioid addiction crisis continues to rage in America's cities and suburbs, as well as its small towns like Franklin. Millions of Americans struggle with addiction to powerful drugs like fentanyl. Addiction often starts after a doctor prescribes one of these...
4 Driving habits that can leads to a traffic offense or worse
You're late to work, so you speed. You're on your way to a get together with friends, so you text and drive. There aren't any cops around, so you roll through a stop sign. You are ready to head home from the party and so tired that you can barely keep your eyes open,...
Why paying your traffic ticket isn’t always a good idea
Dealing with traffic tickets can be a hassle. When you've been issued a citation for speeding, improper passing, failure to stop for a red light or another moving violation, it may seem tempting to just pay it. Yet doing so won't make the problem go away. In fact, it...
Exploring criminal defense options
The best criminal defense strategy is uniquely tailored to the charges the accused individual is facing. Criminal defense options are available based on the situation and circumstances of the accused individual which is why every accused individual should be familiar...
Do you know your fourth amendment rights?
Simply alleging that someone has committed a crime is not enough for criminal charges or an arrest to be made-allegations must be supported by proof. Law enforcement authorities and prosecutors need to collect evidence in a lawful manner, which means that they should...
Can a Pennsylvanian have a criminal record expunged?
When a resident is convicted of a crime, they will incur a criminal record that will generally follow them the rest of their life. This could make it difficult for a person to secure housing, obtain a job or do any other activities that require a background check....
