When a defendant receives a sentence due to a faulty court proceeding, the court may accept an application for an appeal. The defendant...

The manner in which you conduct yourself when communicating with Pennsylvania authorities may have a significant impact on the outcome of...

Being caught with an illegal substance in Pennsylvania can cause some serious upheaval in your life. If you have been charged with a...

If you are a fan of television police dramas, you can probably recite the Miranda advisement from memory.  This advisement , which comes...

In addition to paying fines, participating in substance treatment programs and even potentially spending time in jail, a person convicted...

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your arrest, a first-time conviction for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania is going...

Every state in the country has strict laws against operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and every state has ignition...

In a federal criminal trial, the government initiates the case alongside law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney represents the...

Most American states have a death penalty in place. Despite efforts to overthrow this in Pennsylvania, it remains a supporter. Many...

Facing the criminal justice system is a daunting task, but facing the federal criminal justice system is even scarier. After all, the...

White collar criminal charges are no laughing matter and should be treated seriously because of the significant penalties and...

Medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, but authorized users still face the risk of arrest because it is illegal to drive if they...

Physical disputes can quickly escalate and lead to criminal charges. In many cases, individuals in these situations are charged with...

There are a variety of drugs that people use in Pennsylvania. They are people who use meth, prescription pain killers, cocaine and other...

Facing a Driving Under the Influence offense is a confusing and horrifying experience that can have lasting personal and financial...

Prosecutors have a lot of ways to build murder cases against accused individuals. There might be DNA evidence, fingerprints, eyewitness...

Facing drunk driving charges can be overwhelming which is why accused drivers should be familiar with the different ways they can defend...

Many arrests and criminal prosecutions start when police stop a vehicle. Knowing your rights and how to respond to these stressful...

Truckers are a critical part of the economy in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Given the current state of affairs, that is...

Facing any criminal charge is always a serious matter. The situation requires that you accept what is happening to you and take immediate...