Pennsylvania has many residents awaiting release on bail. In 2015, the state’s pretrial incarceration rate was the ninth highest in the country. This standing stems from the inability of many defendants to post funds, since they often lack the means to do so. Yet, the...
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Understanding Pennsylvania’s marijuana laws
American attitudes toward marijuana have changed. 47 out of 50 states – including Pennsylvania – have legalized it for medical purposes. And marijuana is legal for recreational use in 11 states as well. But in Pennsylvania, recreational use remains a criminal offense....