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 …
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 …
The Allegheny County Drug Court Program is specifically designed for individuals with substance abuse issues that are involved in the criminal justice system and/or have been charged with drug possession. The goal of the Allegheny County Drug Court Program is to place individuals who are facing drug charges or have been convicted of drug charges …
What Actions Could Make You Get Pulled Over for DUI? Officers are trained to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from observing the individual operate the vehicle, react during a traffic stop, and complete field sobriety tests. The following show the different phases of a DUI arrest and highlights what you should …
Ketchel Law represented a man accused of theft of cash from the residence of his acquaintance.
Following two and a half days of deliberation, an Allegheny County jury acquitted our client of serious charges alleged against him including: robbery, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy to commit homicide, and criminal solicitation of homicide.
