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Medical Marijuana Sales in Pennsylvania Begin: What You Should Know

Published: Mar 16, 2018 in Drug Crimes

In April 2016, Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania signed Act 16, a medical marijuana program, into law. This law enables physicians to recommend marijuana to treat certain conditions in registered patients. Finally, almost two years later, there are medical marijuana dispensaries up and running in…

Are BAC Tests Reliable?

Published: Feb 16, 2018 in DUI

Pennsylvania police can pull you over for suspected DUI if they have probable cause that you are intoxicated. This can happen if you are driving unsteadily, erratically, or if you miss a stop sign, among other reasons. However, a conviction usually requires better proof of…

Can My DUI Be Expunged?

Published: Jan 16, 2018 in Criminal Defense, DUI

If you have a DUI on your record, it can hold you back in many ways. You may be wondering how to clear your name going forward. A DUI expungement legally removes the record of your charge and conviction from the public depository that shows…

How Is Child Support Determined in PA?

Published: Dec 15, 2017 in Child Support

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both parents are considered equally responsible for their child. As such, child support payments are generally split evenly between the net incomes of both parents. While both parents contribute, one parent usually pays the other child support. The Commonwealth assumes…

What to Do If You’re Pulled Over for a DUI

Published: Nov 15, 2017 in Criminal Defense

For many people, getting pulled over by the police is one of the scariest moments they can imagine. After all, what could be worse than talking to an officer who wants to arrest you? The answer is: facing an officer who wants to arrest you…