Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

A holiday visit to a relative’s home can lead to you catching a drug charge — if police come through the door and find something in a shared room. Pennsylvania prosecutors can charge a houseguest under a constructive...

The general public does not see the training, education, and regulatory hurdles veterinarians must meet. While the welfare of animals is a critical concern in veterinarians’ handling of controlled substances, these caregivers...

In March 2026, golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of a DUI following a one-car accident. The accident highlights that driving under the influence of substances other than alcohol can potentially result in a DUI charge....

When a traffic stop devolves into a hair-raising interrogation about whether you’ve had anything to drink or consumed any other impairing substance, the conversation’s next step is inevitable. At some point, the officer will...

Even though recreational marijuana remains illegal in Pennsylvania, if you have a previous conviction for possession or other marijuana-related crimes, you may still be able to have your conviction expunged. In some cases, your...

Being on probation means you are on thin ice and subject to the demands of the court. It makes sense that when you fail a drug test, it feels like you have been doused in cold water. The most pressing question is whether you are...

Congress recently passed bipartisan legislation expanding the definition of fentanyl to include synthetic versions of the drug that had previously not been specifically included as so-called “Schedule 1” drugs. The new law...

Pennsylvania’s Attorney General recently announced that charges had been filed against 14 defendants for allegedly distributing fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine across Beaver, Allegheny, and Washington counties. The...

On Monday, May 5, Democrats on a Pennsylvania state House committee approved a bill, HB1200, to legalize recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. As of this writing, this does not mean that recreational cannabis is legal in...

Let’s say you got caught with a small amount of drugs in Pennsylvania—maybe pot, pills, or something heavier. You’re not a hardened criminal; you just made a mistake. Now what? Do you have to live with that charge...

Recent developments within the Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Donald Trump’s administration have sparked significant concern among legal professionals and public safety advocates. Key among these changes is the...

Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetics Act makes it a crime to possess, sell, manufacture, or deliver drugs in the state. Even if you’re found with only small quantities of drugs on your...

Four members of a major drug trafficking ring are headed to prison after running a meth and cocaine pipeline across the country. They shipped drugs from California to Pennsylvania, where their crew picked them up and sold them to...

Earlier this year, law enforcement agencies from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey seized various quantities of illicit substances and other such items and materials in a collaborative operation that resulted in charges being filed...

Facing federal firearms and drug charges at the same time presents a life-altering crisis for anyone. Charges often carry mandatory minimum sentences, with the real potential for extensive time behind bars and away from family....

Last month, a Pittsburgh man was arrested and charged with selling cocaine out of a Delta Upsilon fraternity house in State College, PA. The man, 22-year-old Thomas M. Robinson of Allegheny County, had previously sold cocaine to...

Two New Castle, PA, residents were recently sentenced for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking pipeline that brought drugs from Puerto Rico to western Pennsylvania. The two men were part of an arrest that netted 17...