Traffic violations are some of the only crimes that people readily admit to committing. Even otherwise diligent and responsible adults acknowledge that they speed or otherwise break traffic statutes regularly. Some of those drivers manage to avoid detection, but...
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Criminal Law
Understanding the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program is a unique pre-trial intervention program in Pennsylvania. It aims to give first-time, nonviolent offenders a second chance by allowing them to avoid a criminal record. By participating in the ARD program,...
3 ways people unintentionally break the law with prescriptions
Prescription medications can help treat illnesses or control symptoms. Many medications are effective for specific maladies but pose a degree of risk to the public. Some medications are habit-forming or addictive. Other times, they may interact with other medications....
Can I face an assault charge for getting into a bar fight?
Too many drinks on a night out can affect someone’s behavior and reactions, leading many people to exhibit violent tendencies they normally would not. If two drunk individuals bump into one another or just rub each other the wrong way, they may agree to settle things...
Second chances or scarred futures for underage crimes?
The teenage years can be a rollercoaster for parents, especially when a child exhibits rebellious behavior. It’s quite easy for a developing teenager to make poor decisions in their rebellion. Unfortunately, youthful missteps can have long-lasting repercussions,...
My child was charged with drug use. What happens now?
When faced with academic difficulties, mental health issues, and peer pressure, the youth sometimes turn to illegal substances for relief. In Pennsylvania, it is a troubling reality that children as young as 12 are using drugs, with marijuana as the common culprit....
Underage alcohol-related offenses and their consequences
More and more young adults are drinking alcohol before turning 21. Many of them drink under this age limit due to curiosity, bad influences or peer pressure. In Pennsylvania, the law is clear: underage drinking is illegal. But drinking isn’t the only thing that can...
Doxing a public safety official is an assault crime
In this age of social media, it’s terrifyingly easy to ruin another person’s life through the Internet. One such approach is the act of “doxing,” which is slang for publicly releasing private information about individuals without their consent. While it can be a...
Which traffic violations most commonly result in charges?
Driving is a privilege that comes with responsibilities, and one of those responsibilities is adhering to traffic laws. Yet, sometimes due to mistakes and sometimes due to misunderstandings, motorists may find themselves facing traffic tickets due to traffic...
The legal implications of drug lab operations in Pennsylvania
Operating a drug lab in Pennsylvania is a serious offense with severe legal consequences that go far beyond those for simple drug possession. The state's stringent laws aim to deter the production and distribution of controlled substances. Drug labs are also dangerous...