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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…

Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Plea Agreement in Pennsylvania

Plea bargains, or plea agreements, are very common across the United States. According to the Innocence Project, 97 percent of criminal cases are disposed of by way of a plea bargain. There are concerns that many defendants enter these agreements…

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…

Medical Professionals Charged with Drug Distribution

Prescription drug distribution has come under heavy enforcement due to the current opioid epidemic. Earlier this month Philadelphia doctor Richard Ira Mintz pleaded guilty in federal court to eight counts of illegally distributing prescription drugs. According to federal investigators, Dr….

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…

New Bill to Toughen Pennsylvania Repeat Offender DUI Laws

Up to this point, you would not be charged with a felony if you were convicted of a DUI in Pennsylvania. Legislation recently voted on by the Pennsylvania state Congress will change that. A bill that received final votes from…

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…