Monthly Archives: May 2016
Defending A Drug Possession Charge In Pennsylvania
While drug possession is one of the most common and minor drug offenses in Pennsylvania, the penalties can still be severe. Depending on the type of drug and the amount, you could face costly fines and significant jail time. Proving drug possession Under Pennsylvania law, a conviction for drug possession requires proof, beyond a… Read More »
New Jersey Supreme Court: Right to a Jury Trial
The Supreme Court of New Jersey in the case of State v. Denelsbeck, found that an individual charged with a third or subsequent DWI offense, in violation of NJSA 39:4-50, is not entitled to a jury trial, and defendant’s conviction via a bench trial did not violate his Sixth Amendment right to a jury… Read More »