According to a recent report, Pennsylvania detectives were reportedly conducting surveillance in a shopping plaza and arrested a man for drug possession. The detectives say that a vehicle parked in front of their unmarked police car and then a man got into the...
Month: August 2018
DUI arrests and drunk driving accidents decline in Philadelphia
Driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous forms of driver negligence. Fortunately, Pennsylvania residents appear to be getting the message. The Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Report showed a 33 percent decline in drunk and drugged driving arrests in...
The Fourth Amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure
When an officer knocks on the front door of your house, stops you as you walk down the street or pulls you over while driving, there is a possibility that the officer will search your property for evidence of a crime. However, under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S....
Protecting your children if you worry about visitation
The judge awarded you primary custody of your children during the divorce, but you are still worried about the well-being of your children when they visit your ex. Like many other Pennsylvania parents, you have concerns that your ex is inattentive or...
What is the three-tiered system of DUI enforcement?
In all 50 states, driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is considered driving under the influence. Pennsylvania, however, is unique in that it adopted a three-tier system that implemented three levels of DUI enforcement. The first level is...
Defending against drug possession charges
If you are charged with possession of an illegal substance, you may be concerned about what the future holds. Criminal defense attorneys help defend against drug charges. The defense strategy used in your case will depend on the facts surrounding your arrest, your...