Blog Posts - Drug charges
Are there Any Alternatives to Incarceration for Drug Offenders in Pennsylvania?
Are you facing a drug charge in Harrisburg or elsewhere in Dauphin County? It is normal to feel stressed out. You may be wondering: **Is there any alternative to jail for drug offenses in Pennsylvania? **The answer is ‘yes’—though you need to be prepared to take a proactive approach to...
What are the Penalties for Drug Possession in Pennsylvania?
Are you facing a drug possession charge in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, or elsewhere in Central Pennsylvania? You need a lawyer. These are serious cases, and a conviction can carry serious consequences. You may be wondering: What are the penalties for drug possession? The answer depends on several case-specific factors, including...
Can a First-Time Drug Offense in Pennsylvania Be Expunged from My Record?
Were you arrested and charged with a drug offense in Harrisburg or elsewhere in Pennsylvania? If you pleaded guilty or you were convicted, you may be wondering about your options to get the records expunged. This raises an important question: Can you get a first-time drug offense sealed in Pennsylvania?...
What Factors Determine Whether a Drug Offense is Classified as a Misdemeanor or Felony?
A drug crime can carry serious penalties. A key factor in the severity of the charge depends on whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony. This raises an important question: What determines how a drug offense is classified? Here, our Harrisburg drug crimes defense attorney highlights the key factors...
Can you get a DUI when taking prescription medication?
Many people are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, but did you know that driving while taking certain prescription medications can also lead to a DUI charge? Even if you have a valid prescription, operating a vehicle while impaired by these drugs...
What should I do if police claim I was driving while high in PA?
Pennsylvania takes a strict approach to driving and marijuana use. Any presence of marijuana, and that driver could find themselves facing criminal charges for a driving under the influence (DUI) or DUI of drugs (DUID) violation. With this approach it is not surprising that the state is known for a...
The faulty method used to get drug convictions
Though marijuana has been decriminalized in some cities of Pennsylvania, it is still illegal as is driving while under the influence of marijuana. Police have been using less-than-perfect tests to determine if a driver is under the influence of marijuana, but that is not all: In many parts of the...
Pennsylvania woman likely to be acquitted on DUI charge
A panel of Pennsylvania appeals judges have ruled that police officers cannot initiate traffic stops based only on a sense that something is amiss. The decision was handed down in a case involving a 25-year-old Mechanicsburg woman who was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic...
Drug possession penalties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents who are convicted on drug possession charges can face a wide range of penalties. If they are prosecuted in federal court, they would face tough mandatory minimum sentences implemented by Congress in 1986 to stem an epidemic of drug use and narcotics-related violence. The sentence handed down in...