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11/06/2025

ARD Program in Allegheny County - Keeping Your License, Staying Out of Jail, and Getting Your Charges Dismissed / Expunged.

Attorney Ketchel explains what the ARD Program is and how it can help first-time DUI offenders. Other defendants may be eligible if charged with other first offenses, such as simple possession.

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Information on the ARD Program in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your legal rights and if you qualify - free consultations: 412-456-1221.

09/12/2025

The team at Ketchel Law is ready to help with all your criminal legal matters!

Call us for a free consultation if you were charged with a crime in Western Pennsylvania.

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04/07/2025

💚💚Will Pennsylvania Legalize Ma*****na in 2025?💚💚

Has the time come for the recreational use of ma*****na to be legal in Pennsylvania? How does the public feel about it? Learn about the latest cannabis legislation and what to expect for 2025.

Need legal help? Contact Ketchel Law today. Free consultations.

https://ketchellaw.com/2025/04/will-pennsylvania-legalize-ma*****na-in-2025/

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Has the time come for the recreational use of ma*****na to be legal in Pennsylvania? How does the public feel about it? Learn about the latest cannabis legislation and what to expect for 2025.

10/16/2024

🏛️ - Is jail time a penalty for a first DUI arrest?

Attorney Ketchel explains your rights and what to expect after a first DUI in PA.

Read more: https://ketchellaw.com/2024/10/jail-first-dui-pennsylvania/

Call Ketchel Law at 412-456-4221 for a free legal consultation about your DUI case.

For first-time offenders, the possibility of jail time largely depends on your BAC level at the time of the arrest. While these are the general sentencing guidelines of the Pennsylvania legal code, there are always exceptions and possible programs, like the ARD program for first DUI offenders, that can significantly reduce penalties and make it possible to expunge your charges.

In addition, these guidelines are for a DUI conviction – before a conviction, there is always a chance to have your charges reduced or even dropped altogether. That is why you should always at least speak with an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Attorney BEFORE any hearings. Call Attorney Ketchel today for a free personal consultation about your case.

Is jail time a penalty for a first DUI arrest? The short answer is yes, but Attorney Ketchel explains your rights and what to expect after a first DUI in PA.

09/05/2024

⚖️🏛️What happens at a preliminary hearing? ⚖️🏛️

If you have one coming up, you'll want to read about what to expect at a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania.

Attorney Ketchel explains your rights.
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https://ketchellaw.com/preliminary-hearing-pennsylvania/

What happens during a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania? Know what to expect to defend your rights from a Pennsylvania Criminal Lawyer.

05/15/2024

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Nicole M. Lopez

05/07/2024

The Biden Administration is moving to reclassify ma*****na as a Schedule III drug, moving it away from Schedule I classification drugs like he**in and L*D, which could have implications for Pennsylvania Law.

What do you think of the downgraded classification? Will it impact or change PA lawmakers' minds? Do you welcome more relaxed ma*****na laws in PA?

Would love to hear your comments below.

https://ketchellaw.com/2024/05/breaking-biden-moves-to-reclassify-ma*****na-what-will-this-mean-for-legalization/





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02/14/2024

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01/25/2024

🏛️⚖️Navigating the Legal Process: What Happens After an Arrest in Pennsylvania? Attorney Ketchel explains your legal rights:
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https://ketchellaw.com/what-happens-after-an-arrest-in-pennsylvania/

01/24/2024 | Criminal Defense, Pennsylvania Laws, Your Rights and the Law Written by Attorney Justin Ketchel Navigating the Legal Process: What Happens After an Arrest in Pennsylvania? An arrest can leave people feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their rights and future. Legal troubles can hang...

12/05/2023

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12/05/2023 | Ketchel Law News, PA Legal News, Pennsylvania Laws, Your Rights and the Law Written by Attorney Justin Ketchel Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules Skill Games Are Legal Will Ruling End Debate Over Skill Games in Pennsylvania? In a 7-0 decision on November 30, 2023, the court upheld a....