Getting pulled over is an unfortunate fact of life in Pennsylvania. In 2019 alone, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were involved in close to 1 million traffic stops. In many cases, the reasons for the stops were about as mundane as you can get: an unlit license plate,...
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The pandemic and its impact on crime in America
Coronavirus is creating significant hardship for Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. While it's taken people's lives and jobs, it's also had effects on other facets of American life you might not think of at first – such as the country's crime rate. Cities large...
What impact does bail reform have?
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...
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....