Category: arrested

DUI and possible alternatives to jail?

In today’s society, Driving Under the Influence arrests have been on the rise and many individuals are being sent to jail instead of given treatment for their addictions. Recently, a panel in Delaware County has been studying and investigating possible alternatives to jail. The panel is looking into creating a DUI treatment court that would target DUI […]

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Innocent until proven guilty?

The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly stated that “presumption of innocence” is a mandate that requires the Commonwealth or the State to prove an individual guilty before he or she is considered as such. However, The Pennsylvania Senate has decided to eliminate this presumption of innocence by approving Senate Bill 1239. According to the legislation, […]

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Aggravated Assault vs Simple Assault in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, there are two types of assault a person may be charged with. Simple assault and aggravated assault. If you are a charged with one or both of these crimes, it is important that you (and, of course, your attorney) know the difference . To convict a person of Simple Assault, the Commonwealth of PA […]

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