Monthly Archives: July 2017
Tougher Criminal Sentences Could Mean Higher Costs in Pennsylvania
A significant state budget deficit in Pennsylvania has led lawmakers to consider $232 million in cuts to policing, corrections, courts and treatment programs in the state. To remedy this, the legislature is also considering a bill that would call for longer prison sentences for some crimes. If passed, the measure could lead to an $85 […]
Overdose Deaths in Pennsylvania Rose by 37 Percent in 2016
According to a recent announcement by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania rose by a stunning 37 percent in 2016. On average, 13 people died per day of a drug overdose in the state, leading to a record-high figure for drug deaths in the state in a single year. There […]
What You Need to Know About Parole
Parole is incarcerated individuals’ early release before serving the entirety of their sentence. However, parolees are not “free” civilians upon their release — they are still under supervision for the duration of their sentence and will need to comply with certain conditions of their release. Not all prisoners are entitled to parole. The following are […]
What is Probable Cause?
Before you can be arrested, police officers must have probable cause that you committed a crime. Without it, they have no right to make an arrest or even obtain a warrant from a judge. There are a few things you should know about probable cause to give you a better idea of your rights if […]
