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Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver on August 31, 2019
In December of 2018, a young woman tried to take a 2-foot by 3-foot suitcase into the Bryce Jordan Center during Penn State’s graduation ceremony. She was told by security that the suitcase could not be taken into the building. Instead of taking the suitcase back to her vehicle, she left the suitcase outside while… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on December 22, 2016
A man got himself into some legal hot water after he decided to spread Christmas cheer by gifting marijuana to customers and employees at a California Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The man allegedly wrapped marijuana in napkins before handing it to customers. The man also must have been thoroughly impressed with the food and service… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
I believe that it is undisputed that the current drug-related mandatory minimum sentences in Pennsylvania, like the “drug-free school zone” and “drug trafficking,” are unconstitutional. The laws as written do not require a prosecutor to actually charge a person with the mandatory, and prosecutors are not required to prove applicability of the drug mandatory sentences… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
Pennsylvania State troopers from the Rockview Barracks in Centre County recently stopped a rented van from Michigan after the driver failed to use a turn signal when switching lanes. During the traffic stop, the police asked the driver if the police could search the van, and the driver consented. The troopers removed two Christmas gifts… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
Following the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Alleyne v. U.S., defense attorneys across the state of Pennsylvania have brought challenges to the constitutionality of various mandatory minimum sentencing laws related to felony drug convictions for delivery and possession with intent to deliver controlled substances. A constitutional challenge to mandatory minimum sentences for drug-free school… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
When a person buys prescription narcotics or over-the-counter drugs from a pharmacy, the person expects to get a quality product because of the voluminous regulations that are imposed by the FDA to ensure safety. However, when a person chooses to buy illegal drugs off the street, the FDA regulations do not apply, so you must… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
A 61-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly sold heroin to undercover police officers in the Philadelphia area. According to the Philly.com article, the woman’s home sits on a 1.7 acre lot, but her property is only 150 feet from an access road to the New Eagle Elementary School. Precisely where the delivery of the… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
The police often investigate and solve offenses like robbery, assault, and burglary by using scientific evidence such as DNA and fingerprint analysis, video surveillance, and even monitoring of social media sites. In other situations, cases are solved through good old fashioned detective work. In a recent Pittsburgh area robbery attempt, a man handed a Pizza… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
I do believe that honesty is the best policy, but there are often situations in the criminal process in which it is better for a person to remain silent, or forgo answering questions, instead of being honest. A man was recently stopped in Florida after he allegedly cut off an unmarked police car. The man… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver on January 12, 2015
According to a recent Huffington Post article, 77% of Americans are in favor of putting an end to mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent offenders. Many of the non-violent offenders are in prison based upon severe sentences that are imposed on drug-related crimes. For example, in Pennsylvania, one of the most ridiculous mandatory minimum sentences, commonly… view more
