How to get Drug Paraphernalia Charges Dropped
One of the most common charges issued in the Pittsburgh area is drug paraphernalia charges. Many believe that an individual must be in possession of an illegal substance to be charged, but this is far from the truth. Drug paraphernalia…
What Happens at Bail Hearings in Pennsylvania?
What Happens After I’ve Been Arrested in Pittsburgh? Not every criminal offense is an arrestable offense. Often, the police officer will serve you a citation with a court date on it. Many times, it’s for a traffic offense like not…
Pennsylvania DMV Locations
If you’re looking for all there is to know about DMV locations in Pennsylvania, then you’ve come to the right place. No matter where you are in the state, we can point you in the right direction regarding all of…
What Is a Bench Warrant in Pennsylvania?
A bench warrant is a special form of warrant in the U.S. The “bench” warrant is known by this name since it is officially issued by a judge who sits “on the bench” in the courtroom, according to information from…
Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law Explained: Regulations, Tiers, Requirements
What Is Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law? Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law is the State Police’s obligation to create and maintain a sex offender registry. Such registry must include persons convicted of Certain Sexual Offenses in Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction. Anyone who has entered…
Sentencing Alternatives and Conditional Dispositions in Pennsylvania Criminal Cases
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, alternative sentences and conditional dispositions (where charges are dropped after fulfilling certain requirements) through the State Intermediate Punishment (SIP) Program, pretrial diversion programs, and other sentencing option programs help reduce recidivism and save…
Forms of Police Misconduct
Police officers are supposed to protect the law and innocent citizens, yet more and more we see law enforcement perpetrate types of police misconduct, eroding our trust in our police forces. This is unacceptable. We all need to be able…
