As Pennsylvania stands on the cusp of potentially legalizing recreational marijuana, 2025 seems to be a pivotal year. With shifting political dynamics, economic considerations, and public sentiment, will Pennsylvania be like most of our neighbors – Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and even … Ohio(!) – and make a move to legalize the recreational …
If you were charged with DUI in PA for the first time, you may be wondering about the possible penalties if you are convicted. Attorney Justin Ketchel explains your rights… Driving under the influence (DUI) is taken very seriously in Pennsylvania, and yes, you can go to jail for it. The severity of the penalties, …
Will the Downgrade to a Less Dangerous Drug Mean Pennsylvania Could Legalize Marijuana? May 7, 2024 The Biden Administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, moving it away from Schedule I classification and the likes of the more addictive and/or potent heroin and LSD. This change may offer hope for those …
An arrest can leave people feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their rights and future. Legal troubles can hang like a cloud over defendants and their families. Knowing what to expect next in the process can help in being better prepared. In Pennsylvania, the process that unfolds after an arrest involves various steps, each designed to …
Will Ruling End Debate Over Skill Games in Pennsylvania? In a 7-0 decision on November 30, 2023, the court upheld a Dauphin County judge’s finding earlier this year that the skill games are not slot machines or illegal gambling devices, but that the devices developed by Pace-O-Matic are actually “skill games”, meaning they require a …
Two Separate Incidents – 10,000 Doses of Fentanyl Seized in Pittsburgh. Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry announced two major fentanyl seizures in Pittsburgh, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat the deadly opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. According to her statement, 962 bricks of fentanyl were seized in Pittsburgh by Bureau of Narcotics Investigation Region V …
Pennsylvania Court Further Defines ‘Operation’ of Vehicle in DUI Cases In Bold vs. Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Commonwealth Court clarified the precedent for the term ‘operates’, which is used in the Implied Consent Law under Section 1547(b)(1)(ii) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75 for license suspension cases. This definition expands the meaning to include …
DUI CheckPoints – Pittsburgh, PA Information and What You Should Know if You Are Stopped at a DUI Checkpoint The holidays are here again – time for people to get together, celebrate, and drink their care away! It’s the time for merriment, although holidays can also be stressful. One added stressor is that festivities could …
Do you have a criminal record in Pennsylvania for a minor marijuana offense? If you are one of thousands of people who were charged and convicted of simple marijuana charges in Pennsylvania – a drug that in many states is perfectly legal – you now have the chance to get those criminal charges off your …
What Happens at a Preliminary Hearing in Pennsylvania? If you or a loved one were charged with a crime recently and are scheduled for a preliminary hearing, you may be wondering what could happen at the hearing. A preliminary hearing is not a trial, but rather a first step in a case used to determine …
