When you are charged with any suspected crime ranging from summary offenses to felonies, the case will be recorded as an active criminal charge on the state judiciary website. If you have the charges dismissed for any reason, you will face no legal consequences....
Traffic Violations
Is driving without carrying a valid license illegal?
Let's say that you get stopped on a routine check by the police while driving. You do not have your driver's license on your possession. Driving without your license is not illegal, but it is likely that you will be asked to prove that you do indeed have a valid...
Receiving a petty misdemeanor for a traffic violation
There are two main categories into which crimes can be separated. The more severe of these categories is known as a felony, and the less severe is known as a misdemeanor. Within these main categories, there also exist sub-categories. A petty misdemeanor is the least...
What’s the normal cost of a speeding ticket?
Getting a speeding ticket has to be one of the most common markers of a bad day. Of course none of us ever intend to speed, but getting caught driving even slightly over the limit is enough to invoke a hefty fine.Speeding is most often regulated in areas where a large...
What are strict-liability offenses?
Traffic tickets are extremely common, and a reality for many people in the U.S., considering that 90 percent of people over the age of 16 have a driving permit. However, because of the huge role that driving plays in our day-to-day lives, and because of the dangers...
What are the consequences of driving without a license in Pennsylvania?
Not having your license with you when drivingYou're not going to be arrested if you do not have a license physically present and you have been pulled over on a routine check. However, it is a serious offense if you have been driving in full knowledge that you have had...