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November 22, 2024

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Cases

Expert witnesses are a vital part of many criminal trials, especially in Pennsylvania, where prosecutors…
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November 15, 2024

Understanding Sentencing Guidelines and Your Right to Appeal

Understanding Sentencing Guidelines and Your Right to Appeal   Sentencing is one of the most…
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November 8, 2024

Pennsylvania’s Zero Tolerance DUI Law: What Medical Cannabis Patients Need to Know

Pennsylvania's Zero Tolerance DUI Law and What It Means for Medical Cannabis Patients The intent…
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November 1, 2024

Know Your Rights: Understanding Police Encounters from Terry v. Ohio

Understanding Your Rights During Police Encounters: Key Takeaways from Terry v. Ohio When facing interactions…
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October 25, 2024

What Sets PKN Law Apart: Insights from a Former Prosecutor Providing Comprehensive Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh

When facing criminal charges, selecting the right attorney can make a significant difference in the…
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February 11, 2023

Did the United States Supreme Court restore Second Amendment rights to Cannabis Consumers?

Did the Supreme Court just restore Second Amendment rights to cannabis consumers?   At least…
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November 3, 2022

DUI Protections for Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Patients – Closer Than Ever

“Pass it now and fix it later”.That was the prevailing sentiment amongst lawmakers in 2015…
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October 8, 2022

President Biden’s historic announcement on federal cannabis reform – what it does and what it does not do by Patrick K. Nightingale, Esq.

On Thursday, October 6, 2022, President Biden made a historic announcement relative to federal cannabis…
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February 20, 2021

DUI Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients – Judicial or Legislative?

Almost every day we receive calls from medical cannabis patients across the Commonwealth in distress…
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February 1, 2021

Medical cannabis and Pennsylvania’s Paraphernalia law – what is a patient to do?

When the General Assembly enacted the medical cannabis law it did not specifically address the…
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