You’ve probably heard the word “hearsay” in connection to the January 6 committee hearings or other high profile court cases, but what is...

Who said there’s no second chance for a first impression? In court cases where a man is accused of assault, it can be difficult to sway...

Navigating the criminal court system after a Pennsylvania DUI arrest can be a confusing experience without a knowledgeable and...

What is "Stand Your Ground" in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is one of 38 states that have a “stand your ground” law providing that you have...

Police Improperly Seize Cellphone Data A Pennsylvania appellate court has ruled that evidence derived from a police officer casually...

Driving After DUI Conviction: Can You Get a Work Permit? If you plead or are otherwise found guilty of DUI in Pennsylvania, your driving...

With COVID-19 mandates and travel restrictions still in place as a new year comes around the corner, your New Years’ Even festivities...

An affidavit is a sworn statement that is in writing. Affidavits are usually used in a court or in negotiations. They must be notarized...

The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided that the odor of marijuana alone does not give police sufficient probably cause to engage in...

Drivers must purchase and maintain car insurance in order to legally drive in Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania law, this is called...

Big Changes in PA DUI Law SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN PENNSYLVANI DUI LAW The Pennsylvania Superior Court has recently decided the case of...

Your rights You have the right to remain silent. For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where...

The Police Are At My Door When can the police enter your home? When police officers have search warrant or an arrest warrant, they do not...

Stand at a safe distance and, if possible, use your phone to record video of what is happening. As long as you do not interfere with what...

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Your rights Both drivers and passengers have the right to remain silent. Consider using the new Siri shortcut “I’m getting pulled over”. ...

The second phase of Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Law goes into effect today. This phase automatically seals certain criminal records,...

By Melissa A. Derby, Esquire There is good news for people who have criminal records. Pennsylvania recently expanded the types of...