Maybe you were hauled into the police station in handcuffs, clearly under suspicion of something serious. Maybe you were simply asked to come down to the station for “a friendly chat.” Either way, you don’t like the implications being made or the way the questions...
People sometimes get into a physical fight when they had no prior intention to do so. This isn’t something they thought out and planned. It’s just an event that happened. Maybe they had a few too many drinks at the bar, for instance, and they got into a scuffle with...
The police are not always allowed to enter your home. American citizens are protected from illegal searches and seizures. You have a right to privacy in your own house, and even the government authorities often cannot violate that right. However, there are three...
The federal Constitution and Pennsylvania state law extend protections to individuals. Some of these rights relate to interactions with law enforcement. For example, there are limitations on police searches and rules against forcing someone to testify against...
It was all because of a high school basketball game. You wish you could take back your actions, but it is too late now. A disagreement at a local bar led to an altercation between you and another man. Now, you face an assault charge. This is a criminal charge with...
One of the most important factors in any DUI traffic stop is that the police must have a reason to make that stop in the first place. A stop can never be random. They must have either reasonable suspicion that they found an intoxicated driver or they must at least...
After criminal accusations, a lot of different elements may impact the case. They could include the testimony of the accused, the statements from police officers, the forensic evidence from the scene and much more. All of these work together to help the judge and jury...
Everyone makes mistakes, and some of those mistakes can lead to serious consequences. Particularly in cases of acts that impose upon the safety, comfort, or financial standing of others, parties may face criminal charges. The trial process can be overwhelming and...
