Can You Now Have Your Criminal Record Expunged? One of the biggest concerns an individual may have during a criminal prosecution is, “Will this criminal charge be on my record forever?” The answer is usually yes, but there are some exceptions where criminal charges can be cleared from your record and will not show up on things …
What is the ARD Program and would it Benefit You? The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (“ARD”) program is a special program for first time offenders in Pennsylvania. ARD is usually used for a first offense DUI, but also can be used for other crimes such as first time drug possession and theft. As the name suggests, …
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, approximately 92% of employers conduct criminal background checks before hiring a potential new employee. A criminal charge on your record can have long lasting implications on your life and your job prospects. Because of this, it is important to make sure your record is criminal charge free. …
Just because your preliminary breath test (PBT) indicated there was alcohol in your system, does not mean that it can be used against you in court. In fact, many times a PBT is administered without reasonable suspicion and the results can be suppressed. In order for a police officer to administer a PBT, that officer …
Does making a statement to a police officer, mean that it can automatically be used against you in court? In short, the answer is “no”. Many times, a confession is made to a police officer before the speaker has the chance to think about the impact of the statement. It is important to know that …
