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Bill Passed to Toughen Child Abuse Penalties

May 22 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Sex Crimes

Child sexual abuse is taken very seriously by Pennsylvania lawmakers, alongside all forms of sexual assault, and can result in some of the harshest penalties under Pennsylvania law. With the release of last month’s news of historical child molestation within the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania,…

Drawbacks of Lawyer Referral Services

Apr 11 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

When you get charged with a crime, one of the most important decisions you will face is choosing a defense attorney to work on your case. You can work with a court appointed public defender, someone assigned to you through a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS),…

Marijuana Breathalyzers

Mar 21 2016 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges

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 regarding the amount of cannabis…