Millions of Americans are arrested for driving under the influence every year by police officers. Most stops commence with a flash of red and blue lights. The knock of a flashlight on the window introduces a series of tests that might include standing on one foot or walking along a straight line. If the arresting […]

If you’ve ever experienced an arrest, you know how stressful and traumatic it can feel. Depending on the severity of the crime, thoughts of spending time in jail, paying hefty fines, losing your job, surrendering your professional license, and having a ruined reputation may flood your brain. This level of anxiety can only escalate if […]

In some cases, choosing a waiver trial over a jury trial in a Pennsylvania criminal case can be advantageous to the defendant and their attorney. In this post-pandemic era, it may also benefit the judicial system and the community. As a result of the pandemic, Pennsylvania criminal court systems shut down for months in 2020—an […]

Anyone facing a criminal charge that may lead to incarceration has the right to request a jury trial. Having your criminal case heard by a jury made up of your peers is a fundamental right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitutional and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. When your future and freedom are on […]

Have you been stopped by police officers at a DUI checkpoint in Pennsylvania and asked if you’ve consumed alcohol before driving? These checkpoints are often questionable, but they are legal under strict circumstances in Pennsylvania. A sobriety checkpoint is a predetermined location where law enforcement officers stop vehicles to check for impaired drivers, ensuring compliance […]