In June 2019, Pennsylvania began implementing a law signed by Governor Wolf last year designed to prevent public access to certain non-violent, older criminal convictions. The “Clean Slate Law” automatically (yes, automatically) removes from public databases court records in cases...
Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Each day, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Each year, approximately...
In December 2016 Pennsylvania’s problem-solving courts, which includes veterans courts, adult and juvenile drug courts, DUI courts and mental health courts are offering an alternative to non-violent offenders. These courts are averting non-violent offenders from going to jail if they...
Not so long ago, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) was synonymous with drinking and driving. That is no longer the case. In addition to alcohol, Pennsylvania prohibits driving with any amount of certain controlled substances in your system, regardless of...
On February 16, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf changed the way the public can learn of or gain access to certain prior convictions in Pennsylvania. The new law permits a person to request a Court to seal records of certain past...