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How Do DUI Checkpoints Work in Pennsylvania?

Feb 23, 2021

Generally speaking, police must have some valid reason to stop a driver on the road. However, in Pennsylvania, police have the authority to set up DUI Checkpoints (or roadblocks) under Title 75 Section 6308(b) which specifically allows police to stop a vehicle in...

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) and the Chichkin Case

Feb 10, 2021

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in Pennsylvania (hereafter referred to as ARD) is a Pennsylvania Statute that is encoded at Title 75 Section 1552. ARD is a minimally reporting probation, that varies from county to county in terms of the requirements, that can...

What Is the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor in Pennsylvania and NJ?

Feb 8, 2021

If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, you may wonder what that means and what the differences between the two types of crimes are. Misdemeanors are more minor crimes and felonies are more serious. But both can carry significant...

What Are the Gun Laws in Pennsylvania?

Feb 3, 2021

Did you know that in Pennsylvania, you do NOT need a license to carry a firearm in order to purchase a gun? You don’t need a license to own a gun either. Finally, you don’t even need a license to keep a gun in your home or place of business. So when do you need a...

Can Police Search Your Home or Car Without a Warrant in Pennsylvania?

Jan 13, 2021

In short, the answer is: “PROBABLY NOT!” Under current Pennsylvania law, police can now no longer search a vehicle unless they have two (2) things: probable cause AND exigent circumstances. Probable Cause & Exigent Circumstances In the year 2014, Pennsylvania...

What Should You Do if You Have a Warrant Out for Your Arrest in Pennsylvania?

Dec 31, 2020

The typical scenario in which this arises is that you will be notified by the police that there is a warrant out for your arrest. In this situation, your next move is crucial – sit and wait, and the warrant will remain active, and in the event you are stopped in a...