criminal law

When Pennsylvania drivers receive their first DUI charge, there isn’t a one size fits all set of consequences. Rather, a suspect’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level guides the penalties they will face. Here are three levels of DUI charges a first-time offender may...

You have been arrested and the judge has set your bail. You are ready to post bail and get out of jail, but the district attorney and the judge say you have to undergo another hearing first. What is going on? You might be experiencing a Nebbia hold. Essentially,...

College kids in the Williamsport area are under a lot of stress. They are taking difficult classes, confronted with loads of homework and exams, and many have to hold down a job as well in order to pay tuition. There is no doubt college kids are extremely busy and in...

Almost 200,000 people in Pennsylvania are state-approved medical marijuana patients. But Pennsylvania has a zero-tolerance limit for THC which places these patients at the risk of a criminal law prosecution for driving under the influence. Cannabis or marijuana is...

Law enforcement in Williamsport and across Pennsylvania are vigilant in addressing the rising drug problem in the state and across the nation. Heroin and fentanyl are two of the most common drugs that are being sold and used. When there is an arrest for drug...

Law enforcement agencies throughout Pennsylvania take drunk driving seriously. To catch intoxicated motorists, officers use a variety of tactics. Commonly, they watch for signs that a driver may have had too much to drink or respond to a tip from another motorist. You...

You may think that drinking is part of the college culture. However, heavy drinking may result in DUI charges, as well as other criminal charges. It is important for you to understand the consequences that may follow a night out drinking.  Like many college students,...

Fleeing from law enforcement in Pennsylvania often leads to additional charges. It also creates a dangerous environment on roadways as high-speed chases could also lead to the involvement of other citizens. In any case, if you make law enforcement chase you down, you...

Intentionally destroying the property of others by setting it on fire is considered an act of arson in many states, including Pennsylvania. Arson is a crime that is punished to different extents depending on how the arson is committed. It matters a lot if the arson...

If you enjoy hunting for sport or food in Pennsylvania but are currently facing felony charges, then you need to understand how a conviction could affect your gun rights. It is your responsibility to know if you have the legal right to own, carry and use a gun after a...