The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently decided that the smell of marijuana, by itself, is not probable cause for a warrantless search.[1] This decision ended the “plain smell” doctrine, under which the odor of marijuana gave automatic probable cause for a search due...
Yes. Under the current Pennsylvania DUI law you can be arrested and convicted for driving with any amount of marijuana or marijuana metabolite in your bloodstream. This is true even if you show no signs of impairment such as loss of balance. The only requirement for...
A person seeking legal help has more options than ever. A simple Google search can provide a wealth of information (and misinformation). Companies offer do-it-yourself legal services. Books claim to show you how to represent yourself. Friends and relatives may have...
Congratulations to our very own Alexander Ward on his 2019 award for pro bono attorney of the year for North Penn Legal Services in Northampton County, PA!