April 30, 2026

Did police have the legal right to search the car in the first place? A drug charge that begins with a traffic stop may involve serious constitutional issues. If police stopped the car illegally, searched without proper legal justification, exceeded the limits of a lawful search, or relied on weak assumptions, the defense may be able to challenge the evidence. In some cases, if the search was illegal, the drugs may be suppressed. If the drug evidence is suppressed, the prosecution may have a much harder time proving the case.

April 29, 2026

Arrested for DUI in Philadelphia? Learn what happens after a DUI arrest, from court dates and PennDOT issues to license consequences, ARD, and defense options.

April 29, 2026

Charged with gun possession in Philadelphia even though the firearm was not on you? Learn how constructive possession works, common defenses, and why proximity is not always enough.

March 14, 2026

Learn when you are entitled to a jury trial versus a bench trial in Pennsylvania criminal cases and how the choice can impact your defense strategy.

March 7, 2026

What happens if police find a gun in a car with multiple occupants? Learn how Pennsylvania law treats possession, passengers, and drivers.

March 7, 2026

Can police search your car in Pennsylvania without a warrant? Learn the rules on consent, probable cause, exigent circumstances, and vehicle searches.

Nov. 25, 2025

Discover when a police chase becomes an unlawful seizure, how discarded contraband can be suppressed, and how the Pennsylvania Superior Court continues to apply Matos today.

Sept. 21, 2025

Commonwealth v. Muhammad (J-39-2024), a case clarifying jury interrogatories, inconsistent verdicts, and the sufficiency of evidence in firearm prosecutions under Section 6106.

Sept. 21, 2025

Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that GPS data collected during parole supervision can be used at trial without a warrant, reaffirming the limited privacy rights of parolees under the Fourth Amendment.

Sept. 6, 2025