Having authorities pound on the door of your home or apartment may make you anxious and nervous. However, keeping your cool in such a situation may help you avoid unnecessary legal trouble. You maintain certain rights when law enforcement officials want to search your...
Can a criminal conviction keep you from becoming a teacher?
Certain criminal convictions may prevent you from holding specific types of jobs. If you have aspirations of becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, know that some criminal convictions may jeopardize your chances. The Pennsylvania Department of Education only gives...
Know the state weapons laws when traveling to Pennsylvania
If you are planning a trip to the Erie, Pennsylvania, area later this year for hunting or any other pursuit, you should familiarize yourself with the applicable state laws about weapons. For example, the guidelines for concealed weapons may differ from those in your...
The federal appeals process
When you face criminal charges, you will either go to a state court or a federal court. It depends on the criminal charges as to which court will hear your case. If you face federal charges, your case will involve a federal prosecutor and take place in federal court....
Understanding fraud charges
Fraud is the act of intentionally deceiving others for personal gain. The perpetrator is often in pursuit of monetary gain, and it usually involves convincing a victim of something while having full knowledge that the information is false. These types of cases...
3 common defenses to a DUI
Finding yourself mixed up with a DUI charge during the holidays can put a damper on celebrations. Time spent with family and friends may soon turn sour if you wind up calling from jail. Pennsylvania law enforcement is cracking down on those who drink and drive,...
No word on criminal defense strategy following drug arrests
Pennsylvania police recently arrested a couple and seized numerous items from two different vehicles. The arrests came after police claim they spotted a man attempting to hide on the floorboard of a vehicle located in a gas station parking lot. The man and the female...
Criminal defense: 5 in custody following reports of 2 stolen cars
Being charged with theft in the state of Pennsylvania is a very serious offense. The consequences of a theft conviction depend largely on the value of the items that were stolen and whether the person accused had been convicted of theft in the past. It would be in...
Criminal defense: 4 arrested for alleged heroin trafficking
Law enforcement officials in Pennsylvania receive numerous tips about supposed drug activity throughout the state. These tips often lead to the seizure of illegal substances and the dismantling of various drug operations. Four people in Elk County will likely need to...
Do criminal defense plans cover professional license suspension?
Your career is more than just important to you -- it is the key to your livelihood. If you rely on a license to practice your profession and are facing criminal charges, your professional license could be on the line. Constructing a solid criminal defense foundation...
