Violent Social Media Posts Can be a Felony Under Federal Statute 18 U.S. Code §875(c)
America is well-known for its constitutional protection of free speech. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech….” However, your right to say and do as you please remains restricted….
Can An Underage DUI Affect Financial Aid?
For those under the age of 21, being convicted of a DUI can have dire consequences. While jail time is not typically assigned for an underage DUI, the criminal penalties are still serious. They often include being placed in a…
Is DUI A Felony In Pennsylvania?
A Pennsylvania DUI is only filed as a felony when something terrible happens during a drunk driving incident. The consequences for this class of crime are severe and can include spending time in state prison and paying huge fines. If…
DUI When Your BAC Is Below The Legal Limit
Having a few too many drinks and getting behind the wheel is the typical DUI scenario and most people probably equate a DUI with driving when your blood alcohol content is at 0.08 percent or more. But under Pennsylvania law,…
Tailgating & Underage DUI
Being convicted of a DUI is very serious, especially if you are under the age of 21. If you have been charged with an underage DUI, you may be worried about the consequences that a conviction could bring. Depending on…
Will a DUI Show Up on a Background Check?
Background checks are relatively common for new jobs, going to school, and apartment rentals. You might not experience one often, but you can be sure that at some point in your life, someone will look into your criminal history. If…
PA Supreme Court Alters Life Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Lifetime registration for sex offenders is often controversial, particularly when individuals who committed minor sex crimes suffer a harsh penalty for the rest of their lives. People who are unlikely to harm others or recommit a sex crime are forced…
5 Pennsylvania DUI Laws You Should Know
Pennsylvania lawmakers and state troopers keep drivers on their toes when it comes to Pennsylvania’s motor vehicle laws, and some of the least well-known motor vehicle laws center on driving under the influence. At Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense…
How To Drop A Protection From Abuse Order (PFA)
Accusations of domestic violence can lead to complicated and frightening court cases, especially following court orders in which a person is prohibited from returning home or from interacting with his or her spouse or children. Such a scenario can result…
Pittsburgh Sobriety Checkpoints and Speed Traps – What To Watch
In an effort to reduce incidents of drunk driving and speeding, Pennsylvania State Police and local police departments use a variety of techniques including sobriety checkpoints, and speed traps. Both of these techniques are legal, even if they’re not tied…
