When someone is accused of a crime, thousands of questions will run through their head. Especially when someone's future is on the line, there are no stupid questions. The Wyland Law Group is home to a premier Pennsylvania criminal attorney - Jacob Wyland. In this post, you can find the answers to 5 FAQs about criminal law in Pennsylvania. What [...]
Driving under the influence is never a good idea; it puts the driver and everyone else at risk. If you find yourself getting stopped by a cop for a DUI in PA, you should take specific steps to keep yourself and others safe. 1. Be Polite and Respectful If you see a police car’s flashing lights behind you, gently [...]
In Pennsylvania, marijuana arrests during the COVID-19 pandemic are at an all-time high, even with unprecedented public health risks. The marijuana advocacy group NORML recently compiled data from Pennsylvania State Police and found that 20,200 residents were arrested for marijuana possession last year. If you or a loved one faces a marijuana charge, Wyland Law Group can help you navigate Pennsylvania’s [...]
If you receive a DUI while on probation from a previous charge, the consequences can be severe – especially if the terms of your probation specifically prohibit alcohol abuse. It’s possible that you will face jail time, have your probation revoked, and face charges on additional crimes. The best course of action is to consult with a legal team to [...]
How Will Pennsylvania Treat My Out of State DUI Conviction? If you are faced with an out of state conviction of driving under the influence (DUI), what happens? Will Pennsylvania suspend your driver's license? The department of motor vehicles in every state has its own process of dealing with DUI cases. Your driving license might get suspended, and you [...]
Here Is What You Need To Know if You Get a DUI With a CDL in Pennsylvania If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Pennsylvania, DUI charges work a little differently than with a non-commercial driver’s license. This is because commercial drivers are held to a higher standard--after all, they are trained professionals who are paid to be [...]
With Summer Beginning, Stricter Pennsylvania Boating Under the Influence Laws Are Sought After As summer is starting to kick in, Pennsylvania is beginning to seek changes that can keep people safer while outdoors. Since many people spend their day outdoors during the summer, it is important to keep people safe in the water as they are on the road and [...]
New Medical Marijuana DUI Bill Will Make Police Have To Prove Actual Impairment In Pennsylvania As years pass by, more people are beginning to see how beneficial medical marijuana can be. For this reason, many doctors are now actually prescribing medical marijuana to people to help them with a list of various health problems. Since medical marijuana is something that [...]
What Are Your Rights If You Are Arrested In McKees Rocks, PA? If you are arrested in McKees Rocks, PA, you have certain unalienable rights. But what are those rights exactly? And how should you use them? Should you remain silent, for example? These are questions that many McKees Rocks residents have. As experienced criminal defense attorneys, the Wyland [...]
The State Of Pennsylvania Sees A Decline In Crime As A Result Of The Pandemic When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic in Pennsylvania, Wyland Law Group points out that it is having effects on crimes. There has been a rather incredible decline in crime due to Coronavirus lockdowns in Pennsylvania. While some other things are also on the decline [...]