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New Law Allows for Sealing of Criminal Convictions
Clean Slate erases past mistakes for some nonviolent misdemeanor offenders Effective in 2019, the Clean Slate Limited Access Law will allow individuals with nonviolent misdemeanor convictions to have those records sealed if…
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The Law Offices of Marc Neff Announces Associate Matthew Sedacca as Partner and the Firm Name Change to Neff & Sedacca
December 11, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA – The Law Offices of Marc Neff, a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state and related matters, is proud to…
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Choose One: Medical Marijuana or Gun Ownership
Some sick people will have to make a difficult decision: Is taking the medicine they are legally allowed to obtain under state law worth surrendering their constitutional right to keep and bear…
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Massachusetts Court Protects Medical Marijuana Use by Employees
A great criminal defense lawyer knows the ins and outs of the legal system, and may be able to spot certain arguments and factors that could mitigate or even negate a potential crime.
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Pennsylvania Doctors Now Able to Register to Provide Medical Marijuana Prescriptions
If you are looking at prison time or a criminal penalty, it is extremely important to hire a criminal defense lawyer. The legal system is designed and biased so that representing yourself in a criminal trial and expecting a good result is almost impossible.
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Colorado Court Says Alert from Drug Sniffing Dog is No Longer Enough to Search Car
In 2012, the State of Colorado made it legal, both criminally and civilly, for any person 21 years of age or older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana for personal…
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permits Awarded
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has announced the names of the twenty-seven medical marijuana dispensaries that were granted permits. The dispensaries will receive their product from one of the twelve businesses that…
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Recreational Marijuana Use in Nevada Hit a Minor Rough Patch
Nevada, whose voters approved legislation legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana starting July 1, 2017, are facing some issues as a result of a group of wholesale liquor distributors filing a lawsuit…
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SORNA Registration Held to be Unconstituional when Applied Retroactively
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the retroactive application of Pennsylvania’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) violates the ex post facto clauses of both the United State Constitution and…
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The Medical Marijuana Act in PA and Employment
The Medical Marijuana Act in Pennsylvania prohibits patients under the influence of medical marijuana from performing employment duties at heights or in confined spaces. 35 P.S. § 10231.510(2). Also, in regards to…
