If you have just been served with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Pennsylvania, the next few days matter more than almost any other stretch of the case. A PFA can force you out of your home, bar you from contacting someone, and take your firearms, often before you have said a word to a judge.

1. You can decline to give a passcode or unlock your phone. 2. Say clearly and calmly: "I do not consent to a search of my phone, and I want to speak to a lawyer." 3. Don't physically resist. Contest it later in court.

Whether or not your license is suspended in Pennsylvania because of a DUI charge can be complicated. Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation sets the rules for license suspensions depending on (1) Your BAC (blood alcohol content), and (2) Whether this is your first, second, or possibly third DUI charge.

State laws in the United States vary when it comes to sexual abuse charges. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are important distinctions between sexual assault and rape that a defendant should be aware of to properly understand their case. In addition, there are various types of sexual assault and rape that someone could be charged with.

Police use of confidential informants is widespread in Pennsylvania. Police often use these "informants" to buy or purchase narcotics, set up drug sales over the phone, and provide other information that the police use to make drug arrests.