Spousal Privilege Laws in Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, the law states that a husband and a wife may refuse to testify against each other in a criminal proceeding. However, this does not mean that a spouse is not allowed to testify against his or her spouse. Testimonial Privilege and Communications Privilege Usually, the privilege belongs to …
Superior Court of Pennsylvania Ruling to Upend Consequences of DUI Cases in Pennsylvania On May 20, 2020, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania filed an opinion in the DUI cases of Commonwealth of PA v. Igor Chichkin and Commonwealth of PA v. Lisa Roche that will have drastic consequences on DUI cases throughout the state of …
What Happens When You Make a False Statement on a Firearm Application in Pennsylvania? People who attempt purchasing a gun from a dealer in Pennsylvania are required to complete an application that asks various questions about an applicant’s prior criminal history. Most people think that if they answer a question wrong on the application, even …
What happens if you refuse a chemical breath or blood test after receiving a DUI charge in Pennsylvania? When you get your PA drivers license, and drive on PA roadways, you implicitly consent to submit to a blood or breath test when a police officer suspects that you are driving under the influence. This is …
DUI of Marijuana / Cannabis in Pennsylvania Information on What Happens When Charged with DUI of Marijuana in Pennsylvania While many counties in Pennsylvania have begun relaxing marijuana laws and penalties for possession, when it comes to driving under the influence of cannabis, Pennsylvania’s DUI law is incredibly strict. Driving while under the influence of …
Information on Possible Release from Jail Due to COVID-19 / Coronavirus The COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic is causing the entire world to face shutdowns and closures of industries across the board, and the judicial system is no exception. Here in Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court filed an order that, until at least April 3, all courts …
What Happens When You are Arrested During COVID-19 in Pennsylvania? Know Your Rights to an arraignment, hearing and an attorney in the Pennsylvania court system Around the globe, people are facing the pandemic of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and are currently under social distancing restrictions. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court filed an order, effective until at least …
Information on DUI Penalty Changes in Pennsylvania Starting in December of 2019 new penalties were put into effect in Pennsylvania for offenders with multiple DUI convictions. Previously, Pennsylvania did not consider multiple DUI charges as felonies, and instead treated all DUIs as misdemeanor offenses. The penalties for DUI convictions in Pennsylvania have now changed to …
New Expedited Review Program for Pardons on Non-Violent Marijuana Specific Convictions A recent update to the pardoning system in Pennsylvania can benefit anyone who has been convicted of non-violent marijuana charges. Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is encouraging anyone who has been convicted of non-violent marijuana offenses to apply for a pardon. This expedited pardons …
2016 Supreme Court Ruling on DUI Law Arresting Officers Need Search Warrant for DUI Blood or Chemical Testing A 2016 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Birchfield v. North Dakota changed Pennsylvania DUI law in a major way. Prior to this decision, police officers investigating a DUI case were not required to obtain a …
