Monthly Archives: August 2016
Veteran Pennsylvania Congressman Ran White Collar Crime Ring
A long-time congressman from Pennsylvania is accused of running a white collar crime ring that stretched between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Representative Chaka Fattah, who has served 11 years in the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Philadelphia, was accused of taking out an illegal campaign loan worth $1 million from a friend to […]
Harrisburg Reduces Penalties for Possession of Marijuana, Paraphernalia
For the past several months, the criminal penalties for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession in Pennsylvania have been the subject of a great deal of public debate. The city council of Harrisburg recently voted on the issue, with council members unanimously approving lower penalties for these crimes within city limits. Depending on how the law […]
Passengers Call 911 on Bus Driver After Erratic Driving
A driver for Focus Travel, a bus tour trip company located in Pennsylvania, was recently arrested by state police for driving under the influence (DUI). According to a Yelp review of the bus trip, a woman on the bus described a “near death experience,” saying the man was driving so erratically that passengers were fearing […]
Penalties in Some DUI Cases Could Be Reduced Under Supreme Court Ruling
A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 23, 2016 could actually end up giving some people charged with driving under the influence (DUI) a break in terms of the potential penalties they face. Three separate but related cases were consolidated in the matter of Birchfield v. North Dakota relating to the issue […]
How to Interact With Police After You are Pulled Over
Getting pulled over by a police officer can cause stress and anxiety for anyone. It’s usually not a comfortable situation. However, you can make this process go more smoothly if you know how to interact with police officers. Remember: officers can never be completely certain whether or not you pose a threat to them, so […]
