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A subpoena refers to a legal order that compels a person to testify or produce necessary documents in a legal proceeding. A grand jury subpoena is different. It is issued by state or federal level grand juries that are looking into a criminal investigation. So, if you receive e grand jury subpoena, understand that the…

The legal status of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania is a bit tangled! On the one hand, it is considered a Schedule I substance and is therefore considered illegal. On the other hand, the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) of Pennsylvania offers you the right to consume medical marijuana if you’re suffering from epilepsy, cancer, etc. However,…

Warrantless vehicle searches have been a persistent issue in the State of Pennsylvania. Even though the Fourth Amendment rights offer protection from illegal searches or seizures, this isn’t an absolute right! Why so? There are certain exceptional instances where police officers can still conduct a search and seizure. For example, sometimes you may find police…

West Conshohocken is a suburban community located in Montgomery County. And a surprising fact about this place is that the legal process here slightly differs from the procedures in nearby big cities like Philadelphia. Another surprising fact about the people of West Conshohocken is that they are well-known to encounter the cops and face charges…

A common practice that the Pennsylvania state police indulge in is highway interdiction. It is a strategy that aims to detect, seize, and stop the transportation of illegal drugs across major roadways. Now, there’s a catch to this rule. The police can only perform a stop-and-search if they have enough reasons to believe that the…

The State of Pennsylvania exercises a zero-tolerance policy toward child pornography cases. So, both the distributor and the viewer of such sexually explicit materials involving minors are at risk of facing the most severe consequences available. Added to the penalties, there are several other lifelong consequences of living with the conviction of child pornography. More…

Despite numerous reform pledges, cases of police misconduct still prevail in the State of Pennsylvania. According to data published in the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC), 67 new complaints to Internal Affairs were registered from January to April 2025. Besides that, over 12,000 such complaints have been filed since 2013. But sadly, over 95% of…

The First Amendment of the U.S Constitution offers protection for various forms of expression. This includes the right to free speech and even participation in mass demonstrations like protests or marches. But there’s a catch here- the First Amendment might offer protection even against the strongest controversial viewpoints. However, if you try to inflict violence,…

As a U.S citizen, you must’ve heard of the term ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws. But, do you know what it really means? First of all, not every state in the U.S has its ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws. In Pennsylvania, this law is referred to as the ‘Castle Doctrine,’ which was affirmed by the Supreme Court.…

When it comes to sexual misconduct or harassment cases in schools or universities, Pennsylvania has strict rules under Title IX on how these cases are handled. And unfortunately, if such accusations arise, the accuser tends to be in a better position than the accused. So, if you, somehow, face allegations of sexual harassment, you should…