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- How DUI laws changed under Act 24
Dec 20, 2021
Until 2003, drivers in Pennsylvania could have a blood alcohol content of up to .1 without breaking the law. When Act 24 was signed, however, the legal limit was lowered to .08. Several other changes were made to drunk driving laws that year. Three levels of drunk driving Act 24 set up a tiered approach to DUI charges that included three levels of intoxication: Level 1: General Impairment (.08 to .099) Level 2: High BAC...Read More - Can You Get a Misdemeanor Expunged?
Dec 8, 2021
Although misdemeanor convictions aren’t as serious as felonies, they still show up as part of a criminal record and can cause problems in certain aspects of your life, like not being able to get a professional license or the inability to get certain types of aid like school loans. However, Pennsylvania residents may be able to get a misdemeanor expunged from their record under certain circumstances. Types of crimes eligible for expungement Misdemeanors are lesser...Read More - What Are The Penalties for Transporting Drugs Across State Lines?
Nov 23, 2021
Pennsylvania drug charges can be considered federal crimes in some circumstances. If a person is convicted of transporting illicit drugs from one state to another, they can face federal penalties. It’s important for anyone facing such charges to have a strong defense in their case. When can a person face federal drug charges? Federal drug charges in Pennsylvania may be given to individuals who have been accused of transporting illicit drugs. This crime is also known...Read More - Prepare for Holiday DUI Checkpoints
Nov 22, 2021
Accidents involving drinking and driving tend to increase during festive seasons. As we’re in the midst of the holidays now, planned DUI checkpoints can result in arrests for drivers who have a few too many celebratory drinks. Get the facts about Pennsylvania DUI checkpoints to understand your rights and responsibilities in this situation. What to expect At a DUI checkpoint, law enforcement sets up a roadblock to screen approaching drivers for signs of intoxication. The officer may...Read More - Understanding The Concept of a Citizen’s Arrest
Nov 8, 2021
Under Pennsylvania law, a citizen’s arrest is when a private individual makes or assists in the detainment of another person in a lawful arrest. Criminal law says the use of force is justifiable if law enforcement directed or summoned said person to make the arrest. The basic framework of a citizen’s arrest An individual may detain by force another individual if summoned or directed by a peace officer. In another circumstance, that individual may do...Read More - Possible Consequences of Drunk Driving in Pennsylvania
Oct 25, 2021
Pennsylvania has three categories of DUIs: General Impairment, High Rate and Highest Rate. General Impairment is when your BAC is between .08 and .10. High Rate is between .10 and .159, and Highest rate is above .159. When you refuse to take a chemical test, the judicial system automatically charges you with General Impairment but with penalties of the Highest Rate. DUI classes DUI classes are mandatory on your first and second offense of drunk driving...Read More - Making False Statements is Considered a Federal Crime
Oct 8, 2021
In Pennsylvania, you can be charged with a federal crime if you are found to be making false statements. If you have been arrested for this offense, it’s important to know what it means and how it can impact you. What constitutes false statements? Making false statements by lying in court or to the IRS, for example, is considered a crime against the government and carries serious repercussions. A person might be charged with making false statements...Read More - Types of criminal sentences
Sep 24, 2021
Pennsylvania and all other states have the authority to structure their statutes as the legislature sees fit, but they are structured similarly with respect to sentencing guidelines. Less serious crimes are classified as misdemeanors and only punishable by incarceration up to one year in a city or county facility. More serious crimes are classified as felonies and can carry a minimum of one year with more incarceration established according to increasing felony categories for more...Read More - Can Officers Search Your Car at a Sobriety Checkpoint?
Sep 14, 2021
If you enjoy alcohol, you undoubtedly understand the importance of arranging a sober ride home after a night on the town. Still, life has an uncanny way of interfering with anyone’s good intentions. Even if you avoid the suspicion of a patrol officer, you may drive into a sobriety checkpoint. At sobriety checkpoints, officers stop a random sample of drivers to determine whether their blood alcohol concentrations are above Pennsylvania’s 0.08% legal limit. While you...Read More - How Does Fingerprint Evidence Work?
Sep 10, 2021
“Dusting for fingerprints” might not be the only evidence collection process that police perform, but it is the one that most people are familiar with. Law enforcement personnel take great care to find fingerprints at a Pennsylvania crime scene because the recovered evidence could be crucial during a trial. As the saying goes, no two fingerprints are alike, so fingerprints may deliver proof of guilt or innocence. The fingerprint collection process The first step involves...Read More
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