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Despite the buzz around marijuana’s legalization and medical use across America, Pennsylvania remains one of several U.S. states that still has sanctions over the use of the substance. With more states approving the recreational use of cannabis, where does the...
If you find yourself facing the prospect of criminal charges for drug possession, you might not know what to expect. While there is no way to predict exactly how your trial might go, you can get an idea of the types of penalties that the prosecution might seek...
On Aug. 6, Pennsylvania authorities arrested a New York man during a drug raid at a Franklin County home. The incident took place just after 9 p.m. Cocaine found when police search residence According to court documents, Pennsylvania State Police troopers executed a...
A young Pennsylvania mother is facing several drug and other charges after law enforcement officials said they smelled marijuana emitting from her car and discovered drugs, handguns and ammunition in her possession. Police also alleged that the woman was involved in a...
On Sept. 9, a Pennsylvania state court panel ruled that security officials from Alvernia University were within their legal rights to conduct a search and seizure in a student's dorm room. The Superior Court rejected a lawsuit that was filed against the university by...
Pennsylvania residents may be interested in learning more about the charges that may be filed against people accused of dealing or selling drugs. State laws typically govern the charges levied against people accused of drug offense within the local jurisdiction. When...
Many of the state drug laws on the books today harken back to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, which established schedules for drugs based on abuse potential and perceived medical benefit as well as the doctrine of criminal forfeiture....
Police in Pennsylvania have reported that a 46-year-old man was taken into custody on March 16 on drug charges after search warrants were executed at his residence and place of business. Authorities say that their investigation began in April 2014, and it was prompted...
Pennsylvania police officers took five people into custody in the Pittsburgh area on Jan. 12 after they were accused of being involved in a drug trafficking ring. One of the accused individuals, a 32-year-old man living in West Homestead, was believed to be a part of...
Sitting in an interrogation room being accused of committing criminal activities can make anyone's nerves stand on end. But this is more so true for juveniles, or persons under the age of 18, because they may not have enough life experiences under their belt to know...
