When people go to college, they are young and may still make impulsive decisions. A younger adult might think that it’s fine to have an alcoholic drink while underage because of peer pressure or face potential drug crimes for taking prescription drugs that weren’t...
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What’s the point of an appeal?
If your criminal case did not end as you’d hoped, you may feel hopeless and overwhelmed. A conviction will change the course of your life, and it could even lead to time behind bars. In some cases, this may not be the end of the road for you. It is possible you have...
Drug possession penalties in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, charges of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance result in significant legal penalties. These vary depending on the substance, the amount and the circumstances of the arrest. If you face these types of charges, learn more about...
Criminal defense can challenge strong evidence
When Pennsylvania residents face criminal charges, their freedom and future may be on the line. Evidence can accumulate quickly, and it may seem as if there is no chance of refuting the charges. Having the skills of a criminal defense attorney can be critical to...
Criminal defense attorneys review immigration detainee cases
The recent immigration policies of the federal government are resulting in reports of widespread failure to enforce the laws evenly and responsively, and the failure to provide even a small measure of due process. In fact, Pennsylvania is one of the states where the...
State officials back criminal defense reforms to lower recidivism
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that he favors broad reform of the criminal justice system in the state. He claims that the system is broken and needs to be fixed, adding that his administration has promoted programs that would divert individuals...
Criminal defense counsel ponders ‘hungry for meatballs’ defense
Criminal behavior in Pennsylvania runs the gamut of human experience. Sometimes, an arrest cannot be explained because there are no apparent motives. In other situations, the motive is clearly greed and the obtaining of services or property of another for financial...