DEA Aims to Reclassify Marijuana in Historic Shift A recent Gallup poll revealed that over 70% of American adults support marijuana legalization, which is the highest level ever recorded by the polling firm and more than double its polling results in 2000. In 2022,...
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The Problems With Lie Detection Methods
Accurate Lie Detection Could Be a Scientific White Whale Police officers and prosecutors have long yearned for a reliable way to tell whether or not a suspect or defendant is telling the truth. The search for an accurate lie-detection device or technique has ushered...
Contesting a Protection From Abuse Order
Defending Against a Protection From Abuse Order Pennsylvania recognizes several types of protection orders, including a protection from abuse (PFA), a protection from sexual violence order (PSVO), and a protection from intimidation (PFI) order. Each of these orders...
Who Can Possess Firearms in Pennsylvania?
Who Can Possess Firearms in Pennsylvania? According to some Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys, Pennsylvania is among the easiest states in which to own a firearm. A background check is generally required, but you do not need a license to purchase, own or open...
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Criminal Defense: Advocating for Clients’ Rights
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Criminal Defense: Advocating for Clients' Rights In the intricate landscape of criminal law, the convergence with mental health issues constitutes a compelling and often neglected dimension. At Bauer Scanlon & Wigginton, we...
Pennsylvania Parole Hearings, Violations and Revocations
In Pennsylvania, there are approximately 100,000 people under parole each year according to the National Institute of Corrections. Many Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys note that this number has continued to rise in recent years. Some studies project that the...
Important Details About Your Driver’s License Administrative Hearing
Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys note that there are nearly 400,000 active driver’s license suspensions a year. More than 90% of these suspensions are for a non-driving-related offense, such as failure to appear in court or failure to pay child support. The...
The Consequences of Having a Juvenile Record
The Potential Lifelong Ramifications of a Juvenile Criminal Record While many people believe that juvenile records are either sealed or expunged, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice warned that this is often not the case. In fact, at its annual conference, experts...
Search and Seizure: Knowing the Boundaries of the Fourth Amendment
Search and Seizure: Knowing the Boundaries of the Fourth Amendment In the United States, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is a crucial safeguard that protects citizens' rights to privacy and security. It reads, "The right of the people to be secure in their...
Consequences of Losing my CDL License in Pennsylvania
Consequences of Losing my CDL License in Pennsylvania Losing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) can have significant consequences, especially for those who rely on commercial driving as their primary source of income. In this article, we'll explore the potential...