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Can You Lose Your Driver’s License for a Marijuana Charge in Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2025
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Surprisingly, the answer used to be yes—but that is no longer the case. Updates to Pennsylvania Simple Possession Charge Law Under current Pennsylvania law, simple possession of marijuana or another controlled substance, by itself, does not result in a driver’s...

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Is Medical Marijuana Legal?

May 23, 2021
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Marijuana legalization has been a long-stretched topic for over five decades. Most regions in the United States have embraced the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The effectiveness of products from marijuana has seen numerous research organizations concentrate on fact-finding...

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What Needs to be Proven for a DUI Case?

July 7, 2020
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In order to be convicted of DUI in a court, the prosecutor must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Although this can be interpreted differently by judges, the job of the prosecution is to provide an abundance of evidence...

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What is Discovery in a Philadelphia DUI Case

July 7, 2020
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If you're charged with a DUI in Philadelphia, you have a right to present a defense. Putting up the best possible defense means building your case. Building your case means using a process called discovery to gather information about your...

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What is a Dry Reckless Charge in Philadelphia?

July 7, 2020
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In Philadelphia, the phrase "dry reckless" is another name for a charge of reckless driving. A dry reckless charge is a criminal misdemeanor in Philadelphia and in the entire State of Illinois. It's a criminal offense that can bring jail...

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