DUI on Labor Day Weekend: Understand Risks and Your Legal Rights Last Labor Day weekend in Pennsylvania brought stark reminders of the dangers of impaired driving, with 1,189 reported crashes leading to 20 fatalities and 892 injuries. Of these incidents, 133 were...
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Accomplice Liability for Victims of Abuse
When Domestic Violence Victims Are Prosecuted as Accomplices Pennsylvania and all other states have laws that allow individuals to be held legally accountable for crimes committed by others. If a group of individuals rob a bank and one of them shoots and kills a...
SCOTUS Enhanced Sentencing Decisions Are Up To Juries
SCOTUS Rules That Juries Are to Decide on Matter of Enhanced Sentencing The Supreme Court of the United States has officially ruled to put certain limitations on the way it is determined that defendants in criminal cases meet the Armed Career Criminal Act's...
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Criminal Defense: Advocating for Clients’ Rights
Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Criminal Defense: Advocating for Clients' Rights In the intricate landscape of criminal law, the convergence with mental health issues constitutes a compelling and often neglected dimension. At Bauer Scanlon & Wigginton, we...
Search and Seizure: Knowing the Boundaries of the Fourth Amendment
Search and Seizure: Knowing the Boundaries of the Fourth Amendment In the United States, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is a crucial safeguard that protects citizens' rights to privacy and security. It reads, "The right of the people to be secure in their...
DUIs in Delaware County on New Year’s Eve
DUIs in Delaware County on New Year's Eve : The Consequences and the Importance of Retaining an Experienced DUI Lawyer Delaware County, PA, has vibrant nightlife and thriving social scene and offers plenty of opportunities for people to celebrate bringing in the new...
Consequences of Losing my CDL License in Pennsylvania
Consequences of Losing my CDL License in Pennsylvania Losing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) can have significant consequences, especially for those who rely on commercial driving as their primary source of income. In this article, we'll explore the potential...
DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know About Laws, Penalties, and Defense
DUI in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know About Laws, Penalties, and Defense In Pennsylvania, driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with significant legal ramifications. Our DUI defense lawyers in Media, PA, Bauer Scanlon & Wigginton, specialize...
Juvenile Crime in PA: How It’s Different from Adult Crime
Juvenile Crime in PA: How It's Different from Adult Crime In Pennsylvania, as in many states, the approach to handling juvenile crime stands in stark contrast to adult criminal proceedings. This difference is not just a matter of legal procedure but also of philosophy...
The Impact of Social Media on Criminal Defense Cases
The Impact of Social Media on Criminal Defense Cases In the evolving landscape of criminal defense, social media has emerged as a significant player. The criminal defense lawyers at Bauer, Scanlon & Wigginton in Media, PA, understands the complexities of this new...