Media Pennsylvania Criminal Law Blog
What are the marijuana laws in Pennsylvania?
Marijuana has not been decriminalized in Pennsylvania, and the penalties for possession and distribution are strict. While medical patients with certain conditions are allowed to possess a certain amount of marijuana with a permit, you may not use it recreationally,...
Value of property determines a misdemeanor or felony theft charge
The Keystone State's laws classify theft offenses based on the value of property allegedly taken. A misdemeanor theft offense generally requires proof an individual took property worth less than $2,000. Property valued at more than $2,000, however, may result in an...
Sex offender residence guidelines
Residents in Pennsylvania may be aware that Megan's Law governs the state's sex offender registry program. This law places many requirements on people convicted of sexual offenses. One thing some people often wonder about is where a person required to participate in...
Know the consequences of underage drinking
Underage drinking results in criminal charges in Pennsylvania. In addition, a college student's university might impose penalties for this type of offense. Learn more about the legal and collegiate consequences of an underage drinking conviction so you can assist...
What are the penalties for DUI in Pennsylvania?
If you are charged with DUI in Pennsylvania, you will face a range of penalties. These penalties vary based on the circumstances surrounding your arrest, as Pennsylvania uses a tiered penalty system when it comes to DUIs. Factors that determine the penalties you will...
What is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
If you were to take drugs while you were pregnant, the substances could get into your baby's bloodstream via the placenta. As a result, the baby could become dependent on the drug as well. Medline explains that if you were to continue to take drugs up until the end of...
Reviewing how alcohol gets on your breath
When you hear someone mention the phrase "drunk driving," images of a person standing on the side of one of Media's roads blowing into a hand-held breath testing device likely enter your mind. Indeed, the breath test has essentially become the de facto perception of a...
Reviewing Pennsylvania’s self-defense law
Allegations of assault are often answered with claims that the accused was simply trying to defend themselves. It may be easy for most people in Media to view such claims with skepticism. However, many also realize that there may be scenarios where a person feels...
Bill would make it easier for medical marijuana users to avoid DUI charges
Pennsylvania is one of several states to allow medical marijuana use. Also, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and several other cities have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. This means that, instead of arresting you, police in those cities will instead...
3 sobriety tests you can expect to take at a DUI stop
When a police officer flashes their squad car lights to pull you over after a night out, there’s a great chance they will ask you to do a series of field sobriety tests. Passing these tests probably means you are sober enough to drive, while failing them can give a...
