Radar Enforcement in Pennsylvania: Will a New Law Lead to Increased Speeding Tickets?
The Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approved last month a bill to allow local police departments to use radar in speed traps. Senate Bill 607 passed by a 49-1 vote on June 25, signaling almost unanimous support for the…
What To Do If Your Child Is Accused of Sexual Assault in Pennsylvania
If your child was accused of a sex crime, you may have many concerns, such as, will they be charged as an adult, will your child be required to register as a sex offender, will your child be facing time…
Lawyer for Speeding in a Work Zone Ticket in PA
If you were caught speeding in a work zone, you may be wondering what happens next. You were issued a ticket and not taken to jail, so it may seem like a minor offense. You should understand that getting a…
Understanding PA’s New Clean Slate Law and How It Might Apply to Your Case
Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Law went into effect in December 2018, and has made the process of sealing your criminal record much easier. When your record is sealed, it is no longer accessible by the general public–only law enforcement and employers…
What to Do If Your Child Has Been Charged with a DUI in PA
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol is a factor in more than one third of fatal crashes involving 16 to 20 year olds. In an effort to reduce this heavy toll, Pennsylvania has instituted a zero tolerance…
What Happens If a Police Officer Doesn’t Read Me My Miranda Rights in PA?
If a police officer fails to inform you of your Miranda rights, any incriminating statements you make in response to police questioning may not be used against you at your criminal trial. But this process is not automatic. You will…
Factors that Cause DUI False Positives
Breathalyzer devices are powerful pieces of technology that help law enforcement keep our roads safe. However, many people don’t realize that they aren’t infallible. Just because the breathalyzer device says that your BAC is over the legal limit doesn’t mean…
New Law Makes Hazing a Felony in Pennsylvania
In response to the death of a Penn State freshman, Pennsylvania has enacted a new anti-hazing law. Known as the “Timothy Piazza Anti-Hazing Law,” the new legislation raises the classification of fraternity hazing to a felony. Named for the student…
Comparing Pittsburgh’s Crime Rates to National Rates
Most of us have been victims of crime at some point in our lives, or at least know someone who has been. Yet our country is a safer place to live than most of us think. In fact, Pittsburgh may…
What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Criminal Sentencing Algorithm
Could a computer program determine your fate after a criminal conviction? If the Pennsylvania sentencing commission has its way, computer-assisted sentencing could be just around the corner. While this technology is alluring, there are definite issues the level of foreknowledge…
