Posts in Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Mar 30 Mandatory 5 Year Prison Term for Gun & Drug Offenses in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the sentences and punishments for drug offenses range drastically. One individual could be up against no time ...

Feb 16 Can Juveniles Still Be Sentenced to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole in Pennsylvania?

What state has the most people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for crimes they committed as juveniles? ...

Feb 04 Philadelphia District Attorney Is Checking the Facebook Pages of Defendants and Victims – Straw Purchaser of Guns Faces Charges

As we reported in earlier blogs, Philadelphia and the surrounding counties have been stepping up prosecutions of gun crimes ...

Feb 02 Pennsylvania State Police Stop Using Breathalyzers … But This Could Lead to More DUI Arrests

From now on, if the Pennsylvania State Police suspect someone of driving under the influence (DUI) , the state police will NOT be ...

Jan 24 What Is the Difference Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania?

A question I am asked often is, “What Is the Difference Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania?” In ...

Jan 16 Tragedies Lead to Tougher Straw Purchase of Firearms Laws in PA — Philadelphia Man Faces 31 to 63 Year in Prison for Straw Purchases of Gun Used to Kill Officer Brad Fox

The debate surrounding the Second Amendment’s “right to bear arms” rages on, and while the Federal Government may take steps in ...