When spouses or partners are involved in a domestic violence situation, it’s not uncommon for the victim to later backtrack and change their mind about pressing charges against their assaulter. However, once they’ve contacted the police or a domestic violence hotline and reported the abuse, they no longer have the power to drop criminal charges. […]

While arrests are made every day for driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, law enforcement must follow strict rules and protocols in every DUI investigation. In short, if you’re arrested for a drunk driving offense and police break the two-hour rule, that violation could lead to a dismissal of the charges against you. The […]

Thousands of driver’s licenses are suspended each year in Pennsylvania. Often, drivers are completely unaware of their license’s suspension status until they are pulled over and notified by law enforcement. While a suspension of driving privileges may occur for obvious reasons, such as a DUI, other times, the scenarios are less evident. A suspended driver’s […]

If you’ve been arrested and are reasonably sure that you’re guilty of the crime, you may feel a sense of hopelessness and discouragement. After all, with mounting evidence against you, it may seem there is not much you can do to avoid the consequences associated with an inevitable conviction. On the contrary, there are several […]