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Author Archives: David R. Eshelman

Police Take Person into Custody for Making Threats to Suburban Schools on 9/11

Law enforcement officers arrested an individual who allegedly made several racist threats to students online in the Philadelphia suburbs. The threats were reportedly made on Sunday, September 10, but were made in reference to the school day on Monday, September 11. That was the 16th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and […]

New Pennsylvania DOC Program Aims to Reduce Re-Arrests

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections hopes to expand a pilot program it launched in Pittsburgh and Scranton on a statewide level after early evaluations indicate it could reduce the chances people will be re-arrested for new crimes after their release from halfway houses. The department’s initial study focused on approximately 200 people who spent time […]

Defense Options Available When Facing Public Intoxication Charges

There are several elements to a public intoxication offense. First, you must have been in a public space, rather than a private residence. Streets, sidewalks and parks are definite examples of public spaces. You must also have been under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and caused a disturbance or endangered yourself or […]

What Happens If You Refuse to Perform a Field Sobriety Test?

When police officers stop drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, they are likely to ask the driver to perform at least one field sobriety test (FST). You have the right to refuse these tests. Field sobriety tests Most police officers are trained to administer several types of FSTs. […]

Supplying Alcohol to Minors is Illegal in Pennsylvania

The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, and it is illegal in all states to sell alcohol to anyone who is underage. There are also prohibitions on providing underage people with alcohol, even if there is no exchange of money. The following is some important information to know about supplying alcohol to […]

What a Criminal Defense Attorney Will Do for You

Because of the complicated nature of the criminal justice system, it is nearly impossible to represent yourself effectively. Every case is unique, and only a legal professional with experience in a wide variety of criminal matters can provide you with the quality of representation you need. Below are a few things criminal defense lawyers can […]

What Happens if Police Officers Do Not Read You Your Rights?

Many people have a misconception that if they are arrested, but are not read their rights, they are able to escape any penalties that would arise from their alleged crimes. However, this is not often the case. If police fail to read you the Miranda rights, all that happens is the prosecutor would be unable […]

Drug-Related DUIs Become Even More Common in Pennsylvania

The latest statistics show drug-related arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) continue to become more common throughout Pennsylvania. Now, many state law enforcement agencies are training their officers so that they can more easily recognize when a driver is impaired. Drug-related impairment can look considerably different than impairment associated with consuming alcohol. According to […]

Attorney General Continues to Push for Tougher Sentences for Drug Crimes

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been persistent in his push for federal and state officials to get tougher on drug crimes by pushing for maximum sentences. Most recently, he personally asked congressional leaders to allow him to prosecute providers of medical marijuana. Federal protections for medical marijuana distributors have been in place since 2014. […]

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 […]

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