A teacher’s aide who worked at a high school and admitted to engaging in sexual activities with an 18-year old male student was unsuccessful in her appeal of the trial court’s judgment of sentence. Appellant asserted that section 3124.2(a.2)(1) of the Commonwealth’s institutional sexual assault statute was both unconstitutionally vague and unconstitutionally overbroad. The court rejected both assertions.
Appellant was convicted of...
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DUI Arrests in Philadelphia
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases are among the most common criminal cases in Philadelphia. These cases are often complex, as they usually involve issues related to the constitutionality of the initial traffic stop and lab tests proving blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
DUI Sentencing in Pennsylvania
Sentencing for DUI convictions in Pennsylvania depends on two factors: 1. the actual BAC level, and 2. the number of prior DUI offenses, if any. In general, the higher the BAC, the more severe the...
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Sentences for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (PWID) in Philadelphia
Under Pennsylvania law, individuals who are facing charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver often face stiff penalties including prison sentences. As a general rule, the severity of the sentence depends on several important factors:
- nature and quantity of the drugs involved,
- presence of aggravating factors, and
- prior criminal record.
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1. Drug Cases - The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act
Drug cases are among the most common types of criminal cases in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (Act) defines drug possession offenses. See 35 Pennsylvania Statutes § 780-113. Common offenses under the Act include Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Deliver/Manufacture. Common drugs in Philadelphia criminal cases include marijuana, cocaine, crack or heroin.
Other cases may...
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Attorney Marc Neff routinely handles complex drug trafficking prosecutions including large scale manufacture or distribution cases including the manufacture or distribution of large amounts of cocaine, heroin, etc.
Drug trafficking charges may be prosecuted under state or federal laws. In most drug trafficking cases, state or federal, the defendant faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence. A federal drug trafficking conviction for a Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 drug may result in a life sentence, especially for repeat...
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