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New Bill to Toughen Pennsylvania Repeat Offender DUI Laws

Jan 07 2019 in DUI

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 both legislative chambers last month…

Comparing Pittsburgh’s Crime Rates to National Rates

Nov 11 2018 in Violent Crimes

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 even be safer than most…

What You Need to Know About DUI Trials

Oct 24 2018 in DUI, Traffic Offenses

If you’re like most people pulled over for drunk driving, your case will not go to trial. Instead, your case will probably get resolved in the early stages of the criminal justice process through a plea arrangement. But, if you’re in the minority, the DUI…

What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Criminal Sentencing Algorithm

Oct 12 2018 in Criminal Defense

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 this next generation of sentencing…

Can I Still be Charged with a Marijuana Crime if Recreational Marijuana is Legal in Pennsylvania?

Oct 05 2018 in Drug Crimes, Marijuana Crimes

Recreational marijuana has been decriminalized in several districts within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While technically illegal, the possession of small amounts of cannabis in some areas is not pursued criminally. If you are caught, you can expect a small fine. But there will be no…

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New Bill to Toughen Pennsylvania Repeat Offender DUI Laws

Comparing Pittsburgh’s Crime Rates to National Rates

What You Need to Know About DUI Trials

What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Criminal Sentencing Algorithm

Can I Still be Charged with a Marijuana Crime if Recreational Marijuana is Legal in Pennsylvania?