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If you’ve ever hired a lawyer, you’re entitled to certain protections under lawyer confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. But what happens when your lawyer and their devices go through border security? What...

Where does a defense lawyer’s responsibility lie? Is it their duty to obey their client’s wishes, or are they obliged to act in whatever way they believe has the highest likelihood of a positive outcome for their client?...

Anyone who’s ever been arrested has a criminal record. A criminal record never expires-it follows you around forever. It can provide major obstacles in securing a job, getting an apartment, or being accepted to school....

In 2014, a Pennsylvania state trooper spotted 37-year old Terrence Byrd driving down the highway in a rental car. His seat was pushed back, and his hands were at the DMV-approved “10 and 2” position on the steering while....

A recent change to Pennsylvania state law increases the eligibility of Pennsylvanians with certain criminal convictions to seal their criminal record. Governor Tom Wolf stated that the change was made to help give...