Often, people who are facing charges – particularly when they involve criminal activity that involves multiple people – have information that can be valuable to law enforcement and prosecutors. That information can be a bargaining chip to get their own charges...

Many of our basic rights and protections as Americans come from language included in the U.S. Constitution. The protection against “unreasonable searches and seizures” is included in the Fourth Amendment. With some exceptions, that means law enforcement officers can’t...

An unlawful search and seizure can have a great impact on the outcome of your criminal case. The U.S Constitution outlines several protections for the citizens against government overreach. Specifically, the 4th Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable search...

That cellular device you keep in your hand or pocket is really a powerful little computer that can do incredible things and hold a ton of information. If you’re like most people, you keep a lot of personal information on your device – and you may not fancy the idea of...

One of the most common mistakes that people make with estate plans is that they only think about their assets. They think about the items that they own or the money they still control in various accounts. They believe that the point of the will or the estate plan is...

When you are charged with a crime, and you know the evidence against you is overwhelming, one of the options you can consider is a plea bargain. A plea bargain offers a variety of benefits such are removing the uncertainty that the trial might bring. However, a plea...

You would do anything for your family. You care about them and you just want them to be happy and healthy. That's why, when a family member comes to you and says that they would like to try out your medication, you're tempted to give them some. You know how much it...

You have certain civil rights established under federal law, and police officers investigating alleged criminal activity should not violate those rights. However, they can trick you into giving up those rights yourself in some cases. Knowing your rights before the...

Many college students consume alcohol fairly frequently, often as a major part of socialization. They go to parties and drink to meet new friends, to spend time with the friends they have and to meet potential romantic partners. This is so common that studies have...

Anyone who's been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania should know that there are increasing questions about the evidence prosecutors use to convict people. Forensic science as a discipline has come under question, and there are many reasons for this. The biggest is...

People often get a bit confused about entrapment. They may interpret it to mean that the police officers cannot lie to you. Some have made the erroneous claim that an undercover officer has to tell you that he or she is an officer or otherwise an arrest counts as...

When the police pull you over, it may seem like nothing you can do to keep yourself from getting a ticket. The cost of a traffic violation can be several hundred dollars, but your actions during the stop may improve your situation. When words can carry a lot of...