There is a specific legal process that follows the arrest of an individual. Police officers process them at a facility by gathering biometric information and inspecting them for contraband. Prosecutors file paperwork with the courts to pursue charges against the...
Police officers who pull someone over are often eager to look for evidence of a crime. They may want to search the vehicle. Sometimes, however, their eagerness leads to a violation of someone's rights. Pennsylvania actually has relatively strong protections for those...
The holiday season is upon us, and we are likely starting to get invitations for various gatherings. We may stop in briefly or sit back and enjoy a large part of the day with loved ones. In either situation, when it comes time to leave, we could find ourselves looking...
If you are accused of intentionally writing a hot check, it could limit your ability to secure work, as many jobs require you to handle money. Under Philadelphia state law, a court will presume you intentionally committed theft via a bad check if one of two things is...
The drug court program is different than a typical criminal court program. The goal is to keep people from going to jail. Instead, drug courts will use treatment programs, supervision and even mandatory drug tests to stop cycles of criminal activity related to...
