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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...

Witnessing a police encounter that appears unlawful or excessive can be unsettling. Ideally, we should be able to trust officers to handle every situation professionally and follow proper procedures. In reality, mistakes or misconduct can occur, which is why it is crucial to protect yourself by understanding your rights and following the law. Both federal and Pennsylvania law protect the public’s right to observe and record police activity in public, but how you act in the mo

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...