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When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, it fundamentally changed how hemp was treated under federal law. What many people did not fully appreciate at
When a jury considers whether to impose the death penalty, the decision involves much more than the facts surrounding the crime. Pennsylvania law requires jurors
A police officer can have a suspect in custody, possess that person’s cellphone, and believe the device contains important evidence. None of those circumstances automatically
Federal criminal cases often depend heavily on law enforcement witnesses. Agents may explain how an investigation began, identify surveillance evidence, describe interviews, authenticate records, discuss
Federal sentencing is not simply a matter of looking at a chart and announcing a number. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines play an important role in
A criminal conviction can continue to affect a person long after probation, parole, fines, and other parts of a sentence have ended. One of the
Many Pennsylvania drivers assume that taking medication exactly as prescribed protects them from a driving under the influence charge. That assumption can create serious problems.
A police officer asks a simple question during a traffic stop: “Have you had anything to drink tonight?” Many drivers believe the safest response is
What Pennsylvania Drivers Should Know A driving under the influence stop in Pennsylvania can become serious very quickly. What may begin as a traffic stop
Many people in Pennsylvania believe marijuana is already legal. That misunderstanding is common, especially because Pennsylvania has medical marijuana dispensaries, nearby states have legalized recreational