People in Pennsylvania generally have the right to possess a firearm and there are many people who own guns. However, there are a number...

Some of the most common types of property crime charges in Pennsylvania are theft/larceny, robbery and burglary. All involve one person...

Amid an ongoing spate of horrifying acts of gun violence, lawmakers are discussing ways to limit access to guns by dangerous people. One...

Although many drug arrests come about as a result of traffic stops and other encounters when police say they find illegal drugs in the...

Even people who have never been arrested and never worked in the criminal justice system are often familiar with the Miranda warning. As...

America’s criminal justice system is supposed to be fair, impartial and above all, as accurate as possible. Unfortunately, the statistics...

Pennsylvania may be closer than ever to legalizing recreational marijuana, with two bills in the state Senate that would do just that if...

Many people in Pennsylvania and across the country have been interested in electronic ankle bracelets as an alternative to imprisonment....

Both black and white judges in Pennsylvania and Florida treat African American defendants unfairly according to a study published in the...

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have not yet taken steps to revise the way police departments conduct lineups, although such changes have been...

The Fourth Amendment protects Pennsylvania residents against unreasonable search and seizure, but the courts have long held that this...

A person who causes bodily harm to another person in Pennsylvania may face assault charges. Depending on the severity of the charge, the...

For many people in Pennsylvania who maintain their innocence despite being convicted of a crime, mistaken identity and wrongful...

Pennsylvania residents who borrow a rental car from a family member or friend should be aware that, according to a Supreme Court...

Individuals facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania and around the country who are unable to afford bail are far more likely to be found...

As smartphones have become nearly ubiquitous in Pennsylvania, law enforcement officers have used some of the technology behind the phones...