Offenders in the Harrisburg area facing drug and alcohol related criminal charges may qualify for drug court in Dauphin County. This diversion program offers intensive court-supervised treatment for substance abuse issues with the goal of achieving a sober lifestyle...
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Proving self-defense after an assault accusation
Accusations of assault have the potential to lead to serious legal trouble, regardless of whether those accusations have merit. If someone attacks you and you behave aggressively to protect yourself, you may be able to show that you acted in self-defense. The...
Understanding Pennsylvania assault charges
Pennsylvania distinguishes between simple assault and aggravated assault. If you face assault charges, the circumstances of the case will determine the type of conviction the defendant may receive if found guilty. Review the difference between simple and aggravated...
Just say no: Why you shouldn’t let police search your car
If you get stopped by police, you expect a routine traffic stop. But if the police ask to search your vehicle, what should you do? In Pennsylvania, the best thing to do is politely, but firmly, say no. Responding to a police request to search a car The police need a...