In Pennsylvania, there are approximately 100,000 people under parole each year according to the National Institute of Corrections. Many Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys note that this number has continued to rise in recent years. Some studies project that the...
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Important Details About Your Driver’s License Administrative Hearing
Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys note that there are nearly 400,000 active driver’s license suspensions a year. More than 90% of these suspensions are for a non-driving-related offense, such as failure to appear in court or failure to pay child support. The...
The Consequences of Having a Juvenile Record
The Potential Lifelong Ramifications of a Juvenile Criminal Record While many people believe that juvenile records are either sealed or expunged, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice warned that this is often not the case. In fact, at its annual conference, experts...
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...
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...
Miranda Warning and Understanding Your Rights
Understanding Your Rights: A Deep Dive into the Miranda Warning In the realm of criminal law, a few words can bear a weight of significance that's hard to overstate. If you've ever watched a crime drama, you're familiar with the scene: a person is being arrested, and...
What is a Gagnon Hearing?
Probation, for many, represents a second chance. But what happens if you're accused of violating the terms of your probation? Enter the Gagnon hearings. These hearings determine whether someone on probation or parole in Pennsylvania has violated their conditions. For...