A Pennsylvania drug charge has the potential to lead to serious penalties including steep fines, substance abuse education requirements and time spent behind bars, among others. However, in some cases, you may be able to avoid spending time behind bars – and give...
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Are you legally responsible for a drug death?
In the state of Pennsylvania, a drug case that results in death carries heavy penalties. If you supply drugs to another person, you may become legally responsible for what happens to that person. Due to the high penalties involved, it is important to understand what a...
Philadelphia police commissioner blames reform for shootings
The level of gun violence has skyrocketed in Philadelphia, with 22 shootings during the recent Father’s Day weekend that left six dead and 26 wounded. As of Sunday, there have been 820 firearm violation arrests for 2019, which is double the number at this time in...
What are valid defenses to drug charges?
Pennsylvanian residents like you could be facing a hefty penalty if convicted of drug-related crimes because of how seriously Pennsylvania treats said crimes. Fines and even jail time aren't uncommon. So what are the valid defenses that can be used to fight against...
Debate among impaired driving due to pot
Since Colorado first legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults in 2013, a handful of other states have followed suit. Some states have tried to legalize pot for adults but failed, although it may well be that future attempts could be successful. So far in...
What are the consequences of teens sharing drugs?
It happens every day throughout Pennsylvania and the country as a whole — teens meet after school or on the weekends at local parks, in basements or at parties to smoke marijuana or get high on other controlled substances together. If you are like most parents,...
Misdemeanor convictions as debilitating as felony charges
At , we understand that if your charges were reduced to a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, you may be feeling grateful. After all, a misdemeanor charge is not as big a deal as a felony charge, especially when there is no jail time involved. Or,...
How are drug charges changing in Pennsylvania?
There are many changes across the country when it comes to drugs. Many states have started to decriminalize marijuana, with some making it completely legal. In other states, there have been some moves to help lessen the charges and penalties for drug crimes. In...
What kind of drugs might you see at college?
When you start college in Pennsylvania, you may think the only questionable substance you will encounter is alcohol. However, there are many substances you might encounter on a college campus and some of them can have serious consequences for your health, as well as...
What should you know about marijuana in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is one of many states that allow you to purchase marijuana for medical reasons. However, there are still strict limitations regarding the sale, purchase, and consumption of this plant. Breaking laws related to marijuana can still result in steep...
