Marijuana Charges

The warm summer months in and around Philadelphia typically see a significant increase in summary offenses being issued by the police for all manner of alleged infractions. The reasons for this vary, but keep in mind that every criminal charge…

When most people hear the term “DUI,” they immediately think of drunk driving. However, under Pennsylvania law, driving under the influence can involve much more than alcohol. In fact, you can be charged with a DUI if you are found…

Nearly a million people in Pennsylvania have medical cannabis cards to treat serious medical conditions, such as anxiety, glaucoma, cancer, or chronic pain. The range of eligible conditions might seem broad, but an approved physician has evaluated and certified these…

You probably understand the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, but you may be less aware of the penalties for driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The type of drug you’re accused of taking could ultimately…

The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) helps many people suffering from cancer, epilepsy, and many other challenging conditions. If you have been diagnosed with one of them, you may have the right to register and use marijuana. Keep in mind…

DUI testing is a well-established practice in Pennsylvania, but its accuracy has always been up for debate. Instruments need to be properly calibrated and used correctly. Not to mention, any number of factors can influence the results of a DUI…

A recent lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania doctor is seeking to guarantee gun ownership rights for medical cannabis patients. Under current federal law, people who use cannabis and other illegal drugs are banned from purchasing firearms. Although cannabis remains a…

Does marijuana use alter a person’s ability to safely own and use a firearm? It may seem like an easy question to answer, but it is more complicated than you might suspect. With the current trend regarding medical and recreational…

In Pennsylvania, you can get a DUI for being under the influence marijuana. If a blood test reveals that you have one nanogram of THC in a one-milliliter sample, you could get convicted. While there is still no scientific consensus…

In about a month, possessing small amounts of marijuana in Philadelphia will no longer be a crime within Philadelphia city limits. On Sept. 18, the city council in a 14-2 vote approved a bill that will decriminalize possession of one ounce…