Criminal

Several states across the country have decriminalized the possession of marijuana, with others legalizing it for recreational use. However, Pennsylvania is not one of these states. If you are caught with marijuana, you will likely face criminal charges. The push for...

Many people may have heard the term parole officer without delving into more detail about what this role involves. If a person has been convicted and served jail time, then it’s likely that they will have to report regularly to a parole officer upon release.  But what...

If you’ve received a ticket for a traffic violation, you may be hesitant to contest the ticket. On the one hand, contesting a ticket takes time and energy, both of which are precious. On the other hand, failing to contest a ticket could result in both immediate...

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Pennsylvania, so it is important that you understand what possible penalties you could face if you’re convicted. The PA Department of Motor Vehicles lists the current legislation, laws and rules that apply to those...

Parole is the conditional release of a prisoner before the expiry of their sentence and after serving the minimum sentence. If you are released on parole, you must abide by the conditions of your release, or you may face certain legal penalties. The Parole Board sets...

Accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses lead to serious consequences for all sorts of drivers in Pennsylvania. Those with commercial driver's licenses are typically subject to more scrutiny of their behavior at the wheel than those driving a vehicle...

People who are facing criminal charges will often wonder what type of sentence they’ll have to deal with if they’re convicted. Many different sentences are possible. One of these is probation. A person who’s on probation is under the supervision of a probation...

People who depend on being able to drive commercial vehicles understand the importance of keeping that driver’s license valid. What they might not think about is how a small mistake can cost them their livelihood. That’s exactly what can happen if they face a drunk...

31 states have decriminalized possession of marijuana in the United States and 18 have legalized recreational use, but Pennsylvania is not one of them. As a result, anyone caught with marijuana in the state can face criminal charges. Will Pennsylvania ever legalize...