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What are the Penalties for Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence (Pennsylvania)
The crime of vehicular homicide can be complicated even more so by an accusation of the driver being under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the time that the...
Read MoreHow Do DUI Checkpoints Work in Pennsylvania?
Generally speaking, police must have some valid reason to stop a driver on the road. However, in Pennsylvania, police have the authority to set up DUI Checkpoints (or...
Read MoreAccelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) and the Chichkin Case
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Pennsylvania (hereafter referred to as ARD) is a Pennsylvania Statute that is encoded at Title 75 Section 1552. ARD is a...
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor in Pennsylvania and NJ?
If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, you may wonder what that means and what the differences between the two types of crimes are....
Read MoreWhat Are the Gun Laws in Pennsylvania?
Did you know that in Pennsylvania, you do NOT need a license to carry a firearm in order to purchase a gun? You don’t need a license to own a gun either. Finally, you...
Read MoreCan Police Search Your Home or Car Without a Warrant in Pennsylvania?
In short, the answer is: “PROBABLY NOT!” Under current Pennsylvania law, police can now no longer search a vehicle unless they have two (2) things: probable cause AND...
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