Blog Posts in October, 2012

• Posted By Michael Parkinson 27-Oct-2012

  The Penalty for Driving with a Suspended License in PA is Mandatory Jail Time in Many Cases

  Many people know that a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) carries mandatory jail time in many cases. For instance, someone who drives with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level between.08% and.10% is guilty of DUI in Pennsylvania. If it ...

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• Posted By Michael Parkinson 13-Oct-2012

  New Court Ruling Allows Colleges to See Juvenile Records

  Almost everyone I know would be shocked to find out that a college in Pennsylvania can find out about a juvenile crime. But after a recent ruling from the Pennsylvania Superior Court, it is true. If a child is found "delinquent", which is ...

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• Posted By Michael Parkinson 10-Oct-2012

  Witnesses' and Accomplices' Testimony Can Change Your Life — Make Sure an Attorney is Defending Your Rights

  In 1984, Terrance Williams of Philadelphia was sentenced to die for the murder of Amos Norwood. In September of 2012, Mr. Williams' execution was finally scheduled to occur. In October of 2012 Mr. Williams' 1984 accomplice stepped forward ...

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• Posted By Timothy Tarpey 5-Oct-2012

  Sentences for Gun Cases “Go Through the Roof” in Philadelphia

  Penalties for gun crimes in Philadelphia are much more severe thanks to a special interest group. The group CeaseFirePA created a Court Watch program which kicked onto high gear a year ago according to the organization’s director. The results ...

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