When a driver is given a breath test, the police are likely looking to see if they are over the legal limit. There are exceptions for commercial drivers and underage drivers, but the limit for most people is 0.08%. The breath test itself simply measures a person’s...
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Potential penalties for marijuana distribution in Pennsylvania
Being charged with a marijuana crime in Pennsylvania can be confusing. This is because, although the state signed the medical use of marijuana into law in 2016, it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. But, while the state recognizes the...
When is a theft offense in Pennsylvania classified as a felony?
There are multiple types of property crimes in Pennsylvania that the state will prosecute as theft offenses. Retail theft (also known as shoplifting) is one of the most common, but burglary and robbery are also types of theft crimes wherein the charges that someone...