Many professional occupations with a high degree of responsibility come with the risk that one wrong decision or one simple mistake might result in a lawsuit. For white-collar workers with access to company money, this threat exists in the form of a possible...
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4 Reasons police can search your home or car without a warrant
Your fourth amendment rights protect you from unreasonable searches, meaning that law enforcement must obtain a warrant before searching your car or home. However, some exceptions permit them to search without a warrant. Here are the four reasons police could search...
3 Things to know about felonies
Whether you committed the crime or not, facing felony charges is serious. If the court finds you guilty, your life will change drastically. You can end up facing these charges at the worst times. Therefore, you need to prepare yourself. Then, if you are ready, you can...
Can you carry a gun in Philadelphia?
In Pennsylvania, you do not need a permit to openly carry a firearm. If you want to possess a concealed firearm in public or carry a firearm in your vehicle, you can do so with a permit. These laws apply to most of the state. However, there are different laws...
What does Biden’s pardons for marijuana possession charges mean?
Social injustice is rampant in the prison system. Most drug arrests and convictions are for marijuana possession. An American Civil Liberties Union study found that the police arrest Black people for possession at nearly four times the rate of white people. However,...
Defending against possession with intent to distribute charge
If a police officer finds illegal drugs in your possession, then it stands to reason that you will receive a criminal charge for disobeying the law. The punishment may be relatively minor, however, unless the police believe that you have an intent to distribute the...
What are some legal defenses against murder?
Any individual facing charges of murder is at risk of serious time behind bars. A guilty verdict means a devastating loss of freedom. Defendants have an inherent interest in presenting their innocence at trial. The argument someone facing a murder charge chooses could...
How does gang affiliation impact your criminal case?
As an American citizen, you have the right to affiliate with any individual. Unfortunately, friendships can mean legal trouble when your social circle includes gang members. If you are facing criminal accusations, these relationships might play a role. The reason is...
What happens if I steal a firearm in Pennsylvania?
Stealing a firearm is different from other types of theft. If the police find a stolen firearm in your possession, you could face severe punishment. And not just at the state level. While you have the right to own a weapon as an American citizen, you must obey the...
What you need to know about social media and your case
When you face a criminal charge, you do not want to make the same mistake that many others do by underestimating the severity of the situation. A criminal accusation can impact all areas of your life. This means that you will need to approach many things differently,...