DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE. NO MATTER WHAT.
From the desk of Brian Manchester, Esq: Upon first meeting with a client and hearing their story, the first question I ask is “have spoken to the police?” If they tell me that they have, I then ask...
View ArticleNot Very Neighborly: Simple Assault Charges filed in Centre County
Last month a Bellefonte man was charged with simple assault. It stemmed from a fight with his neighbor. Most neighbors resolve their disputes peacefully. As a Bellefonte man found out last month when...
View ArticleExtradition and Pennsylvania
People freely cross state lines in the United States. When someone is wanted by law enforcement authorities across state lines, an arrest warrant is often issued. When a person in Pennsylvania is...
View ArticleFive Common prescription drugs that lead to DUI charges in Pennsylvania
Most drivers think that having a prescription for their medication protect them from DUI charges. That is not correct and can get a driver in trouble. Pennsylvania DUI statutes make it illegal to drive...
View ArticleHow Adderall can lead to a DUI charge in Pennsylvania
Adderall is a stimulant designed primarily to treat ADHD and other attention disorders. Adderall is a combination of the drugs dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. These drugs work to keep someone...
View ArticleCan taking Xanax lead to a DUI in Pennsylvania?
Yes. People taking Xanax can be pulled over and charged for drugged driving. Xanax is a brand name of Alprazolam. It is a sedative, from a family of anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines....
View ArticleIs it illegal to drive while on Ambien or another sleeping pill in Pennsylvania?
The answer is: yes, if they impair you. Pennsylvania punishes drug-based DUI offenses the harshest. It does not matter if it is a sleeping pill. Common sleeping medications are Ambien, Lunesta, and...
View ArticleCan You Go To Jail For Driving While Suspended In Philadelphia?
After the first one? You bet. In this blog I will talk about driving while suspended, 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1543a. I will discuss driving while suspended DUI in another post. There are many ways to get...
View ArticleResisting Arrest and DUI Charges in Pennsylvania
Can you be charged and convicted of resisting arrest after you have been stopped for DUI? Yes, you can. Here is the statutory language as to resisting arrest in Pennsylvania: “With the intent of...
View ArticleCan you be arrested in Pennsylvania for Wielding a firearm in self-defense?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Please note that I didn’t say convicted: arrest and conviction are tvery different things. Arresting is what cops do and it doesn’t mean you are guilty.Neither the...
View ArticlePENNSYLVANIA DUI DEFENSE
You are reading this because either you or someone close to you has been arrested for a DUI, Homicide by Vehicle While DUI, or Aggravated Assault While DUI. You have questions. You need answers. You...
View ArticleAre Delta 8 And Delta 10 Illegal In Pennsylvania?
The Short Answer Is “Yes”. Both Delta 8 and Delta 10 are Tetrahydrocannabinols, and both are illegal in Pennsylvania. Even if the Delta 8 or Delta 10 are derived from hemp, and not marijuana, the...
View ArticleRemain Silent Or Else
Before deciding to waive your 5th amendment right and talk to the police, contact an experienced attorney from the law offices of Manchester & Associates. “[Any] lawyer worth [their] salt will tell...
View ArticleThe Difference Between A Public Defender and A Private Defense Lawyer
The justice system is designed in a way that any individual who has been accused of a crime is protected and gets a fair trial. When someone is faced with a criminal charge, the defendant has the...
View ArticlePrior Record & Mandatory Minimums
Prior records and mandatory minimums are some of the factors taken into consideration during a criminal DUI case. Maximum Penalty When the law prescribes a range of appropriate sentences for a given...
View ArticleMistrials & Double Jeopardy
Mistrials and double jeopardy both deal with the concept of trying an individual for the same offense more than once. Double jeopardy means that a person cannot be prosecuted for the same offense more...
View ArticleProtection From Abuse (PFA) Basics In Pennsylvania
An Invaluable Legal Protection That is Itself Susceptible To Abuse. A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order can be a great resource to those who are truly being abused. Unfortunately, PFA orders are often...
View ArticleHow To Find The Best DUI Lawyer
Facing a DUI charge can be extremely distressing and overwhelming. Between the legal complexities and potential long-term personal consequences, it is essential to have expert assistance and...
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