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September 26, 2025

Is Hate Speech Protected by the First Amendment?

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects one of our most fundamental rights:…
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Understanding Concealed Carry Laws in Pennsylvania: What Every Gun Owner Must Know

In Pennsylvania, it is relatively easy for most people to purchase a firearm legally. As…
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Facing Your First DUI Charge in Pennsylvania? Why Your Life Is Not Over!

If you have just been arrested for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania, especially if…
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August 28, 2025

America’s Addiction to Incarceration: Why Reform Cannot Wait

The United States leads the world in incarceration. Although our country represents only about five…
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August 22, 2025

Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately After Being Charged

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NF7lIPQ0XCA   When you are charged with a crime, your first instinct may be to…
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Schedule III Cannabis & Pennsylvania: What Actually Changes?

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August 6, 2025

What Is the Exclusionary Rule in Criminal Law?

When law enforcement oversteps its legal boundaries, the United States Constitution provides a vital layer…
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August 1, 2025

What Is Probable Cause and Why It Matters

When it comes to criminal law, probable cause is one of the most important legal…
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July 25, 2025

DOJ Proposes New Rule to Restore Gun Rights for Nonviolent Offenders

The United States Department of Justice has introduced a proposed rule that could restore firearm…
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July 18, 2025

Arrested but not convicted in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, being charged with a crime can follow you long after the case is…
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