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‘Constitutional Carry’ Could Affect Pennsylvania Gun Crime Laws
Pennsylvania Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County), who has been in the news for his efforts to eliminate license suspensions as a punishment for non-driving offenses, is now pushing for the commonwealth to become a “constitutional carry” state for firearms. In a constitutional carry state, lawful gun owners may carry a handgun and certain […]
Pennsylvania Legislature to Consider Bills to End License Suspensions for Non-Driving Offenses
Certain criminal offenses, including many drug crimes, may lead to the loss or suspension of a driver’s license in Pennsylvania. For example, those convicted of drug offenses and who serve several months in prison could complete their sentences and still have their licenses under suspension. There are now several bills pending in the Pennsylvania legislature […]