Having a working sense of what happens when the state accuses you of a crime could bring some peace of mind during this chaotic life event. A few of the details differ from common knowledge. 1....
Criminal Law
How does money laundering work?
Money laundering is a white-collar crime that involves moving cash around to hide its origin. FATF explains dirty money that comes from crime cannot go immediately into circulation from the hands of...
An overview of the drug court program
With drug-related offenses, people generally face penalties including fines and jail time. For those struggling with substance abuse, however, consequences such as these do not always help prevent...
When do authorities have the right to search your car?
A Pennsylvania traffic stop may have you feeling uneasy or anxious, and you may feel even more so if the law enforcement officer who pulls you over wants to take a look through your car. Knowing...
Is Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition an option after DUI?
When you receive a charge of driving under the influence in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, you may find that your life changes quite a bit if that charge leads to a drunk driving conviction. A DUI...
What are possible problems with drug evidence?
You might fear that there is no way to defend yourself in court if police take substances from you that appear to be illegal drugs. Sometimes, though, evidence in a drug case does not prove the...
What happens when you are charged with a crime in Pennsylvania?
If you face criminal charges for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed and scared of what is to come. Here is information to help you understand the process you will likely go through in...
What is wire fraud?
Though mail fraud once dominated fraud cases in the United States, matters have shifted somewhat in recent years. These days, more people tend to commit wire fraud instead. But what is wire fraud,...
The Three Levels of DUIs in Pennsylvania
Since 2004, Pennsylvania courts punish drivers convicted of a DUI according to the severity of the intoxication as measured by BAC. The presence of past offenses also will impact sentencing...
Do you have to take a BAC test?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of intoxicated driving, they will likely ask for you to take a blood alcohol content (BAC) measurement test. Breath analysis tests are among the most...