Monthly Archives: September 2014
What Leads to a Charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver?
More than a dozen suspected drug dealers were nabbed in an early-morning raid in Berks County on September 3, 2014, in what officials are calling a response to concerned citizens. The 13 arrested individuals are believed to be low- to mid-level dealers of heroin, cocaine and marijuana. All but one of them is charged with […]
How Effective Are DUI Checkpoints?
Labor Day wasn’t likely much of a holiday for the six people arrested at a DUI checkpoint in Lower Macungie Township over the weekend. In addition, of the 91 motorists who were stopped, eight were issued citations. Four of the arrests were for driving under the influence, while the other two were for possession of […]
Law Enforcement Officer Accused of Embezzlement
Lieutenant Hovie Pope Jr., a former North Carolina police officer, was indicted last month on charges of embezzlement. Pope had been a member of the North Carolina Internal Affairs Investigators Association, serving as its treasurer and even president for the 2002 – 2003 year, and it was discovered that more than $30,000 had been embezzled […]
Advocates Call for Increased Use of Ignition Interlock Devices
Since Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other safe-driving advocates have begun escalating campaigns against drunk driving, the number of states mandating the installation of Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) for all offenders has increased to 25 in recent years. But not many states require IIDs, a device that prevents drivers under the influence from operating their […]
Pennsylvania Allows for Restricted Driver’s License
If your driver’s license has been suspended as a result of a traffic violation conviction, it is possible to obtain a restricted license in its place. Licenses can be suspended due to accumulation of points or underage alcohol violations, which are instances in which you may be able to apply for a restricted license. If […]
