New Jersey Governor Takes Steps to Strengthen Laws on Public Gun Carry Permits
It’s clear that gun violence is rampant across the country. No longer confined to urban cities, it is one of the hottest topics facing state legislatures.
The Supreme Court of the United States Rules on Pill Mills
“Pill Mills” are clinics that appear to be pain management centers. Doctors at these facilities prescribe opioids in a questionable manner.
Pennsylvanians With Minor Marijuana Convictions: Pardons Are Now Available But The Clock is Ticking
Governor Wolf has approved a one-month window for pardon applications yet that’s only step one.
DUI Offenses: Stronger Penalties and Longer Sentences To Take Effect
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks to curtail recidivism and stop the revolving door
New Jersey Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Tinted Windows and Motor Vehicle Investigatory Stops
For nearly 20 years, New Jersey law has provided clear language as it relates to the percentage of tint allowed on passenger cars, SUVs and vans.
The Cold and Hard Truth About “Compassionate Release” in Pennsylvania
Neff & Sedacca, P.C. successfully secured the immediate compassionate release of a convicted drug trafficker after 28 years in federal prison.
License To Carry Firearms: A Brief Refresher on a Highly Debated Subject
We examine the number of applications for a License to Carry Firearms in Philadelphia and in the Commonwealth as a whole.
Marijuana Smell Alone – Part II
The Highest Court in the Commonwealth Weighs in on Warrantless Searches Based on Marijuana Smell Alone
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Says Yes to Comfort Dogs in the Courtroom
The old adage “dogs are man’s best friend” has taken on even greater meaning in the Commonwealth’s courts. A recent ruling by Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (Middle District) has given the green light for witnesses in criminal trials to be accompanied by comfort dogs.