Now We Defend

About Now We Defend

Now We Defend is a podcast hosted by former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin J. Baran of Kearney Law. Each episode breaks down real-world criminal defense topics, DUI cases, courtroom strategy, legal misconceptions, and what actually happens inside the justice system. With experience on both sides of the courtroom, the team brings honest conversations, practical insight, and behind-the-scenes perspective to the cases and legal issues people face every day throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Publisher

Kearney Law

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Pennsylvania's Vape Ban Is Here: What Stores Can Legally Sell Now

   Pennsylvania's vape ban under Act 57 took effect October 19, 2026, and it targets sellers, not the people who vape. Any nicotine vape not on the Attorney General's approved ENDS Directory is now illegal to sell in Pennsylvania and can be seized.In this bonus episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim Long, and Justin Baran break down what the law actually bans, how a vape gets on the approved list, and which popular brands like Geek Bar and Elf Bar just disappeared from shelves.They also cover the penalties shop owners now face, which start at $500 per product and climb to daily fines and license revocation for repeat violations. If you own a smoke shop or vape store anywhere in Central Pennsylvania, this one is worth your time.✅ What Act 57 does and does not ban✅ How the PA ENDS Directory works✅ Which manufacturers are currently approved✅ Why consumers are not being charged✅ Penalties for retailers selling unlisted vapes✅ Why "keeping them in the back" will not workFacing a vape enforcement issue or any criminal charge in Pennsylvania? Call Kearney Law for a free consultation: 717-668-8159CHAPTERS00:00 What the Pennsylvania vape ban is01:40 Attorney General Sunday's enforcement push03:23 What Act 57 bans and what it doesn't04:37 Vapes, kids, and the cigarette parallel10:56 The ENDS Directory explained12:31 Key dates in the rollout13:55 How a vape gets on the approved list16:01 This law targets sellers, not vapers16:45 Pods, components, and zero-nicotine products17:53 Which manufacturers are legal now21:31 Popular brands now illegal to sell22:07 Why "keeping them in the back" will backfire24:36 Ordering online and nicotine pouches27:31 Penalties for retailersFollow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dcAmazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defendApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=descLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-paInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Can You Lose Your License for Passing a School Bus in PA? School Bus Traffic Violations Explained

   Yes. A police-issued school bus ticket under Section 3345 in Pennsylvania carries a 60-day license suspension, 5 points, and a $250 fine, and none of that is printed on the ticket.This week on Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L., Tim, and Justin break down the two very different school bus tickets you can get in PA. One is a camera violation with a $300 fine and no points. The other can take your license for two months. Knowing which one you have changes everything.They also cover the intersection trap that catches everyday drivers (yes, you have to stop even when you're turning away from the bus), how automated stop-arm and work zone speed cameras work, why only state troopers can run radar in Pennsylvania, and what CDL drivers need to know before paying any ticket, even one written in their personal car.Before you plead guilty and pay a fine, talk to someone who knows how these cases are built.What's covered:✅ Section 3345 vs. 3345.1 school bus tickets✅ Why you must stop when turning away from a bus✅ Defending automated camera tickets✅ Work zone speed camera warnings and fines✅ Why local PA police can't use radar✅ CDL serious vs. major offensesCall Kearney Law for a free consultation: 717-668-8159Chapters:0:00 School bus season is here1:00 Section 3345: suspension, points, and fines5:02 Camera tickets under Section 3345.17:56 Stop-arm cameras in York County9:09 Defending automated enforcement11:38 Pennsylvania's new license plates21:15 School bus trivia26:02 The intersection trap and divided highways28:42 Work zone speed cameras33:19 Speed enforcement by aircraft38:19 Why only state police can use radar39:21 Who patrols I-83?44:42 CDL drivers: serious vs. major offenses52:26 Why police and judges are stricter on CDLs1:01:15 Takeaways for CDL driversChapter note: Timestamps come from the raw transcript. Spot-check against the final edit, and adjust 21:15 and 58:23 onward if you cut the mail truck or non-citizen driver segments.Follow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dcAmazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defendApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=descLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-paInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Can You Touch Your Phone at a Red Light in PA? Paul Miller's Law Explained & Other Traffic Laws

   No. Under Pennsylvania's Paul Miller's Law, you can't hold your phone while driving, and that includes sitting at a red light or stopped in traffic. Since June 5, 2026, a violation carries a $50 fine plus court costs.On this episode of the Now We Defend podcast, former prosecutors T.L., Tim, and Justin explain how the hands-free law actually works, the narrow exceptions, and why a $50 phone ticket can turn into a DUI investigation in minutes.They also circle back to driving under suspension in Pennsylvania, break down the three types of DUS, and explain why never paying a restoration fee can leave you DUI-suspended for over a decade. Then Justin walks through habitual offender status, the five-year revocation that catches drivers by surprise, and why ARD counts against you.Serving York, Lancaster, Cumberland, Dauphin, Adams, Franklin, and all of Central Pennsylvania.In this episode:✅ The three types of driving under suspension in PA✅ Why you can be acquitted of DUI and still convicted of DUS✅ How you can get a DUI under .08✅ Pennsylvania habitual offender status explained✅ Paul Miller's Law rules, exceptions, and enforcement✅ Earbuds, window tint, and other reasons police pull you overChapters0:00 Intro1:01 The three types of driving under suspension2:47 DUI-related suspension and why you must restore your license4:26 DUS while DUI and the blood draw refusal trap6:11 Real case: avoiding a two-year state prison mandatory8:03 The .02 threshold and DUI under .0810:56 What is a habitual offender in PA?14:04 Offenses that count toward habitual offender17:33 When fleeing and eluding becomes a felony21:06 ARD counts toward habitual offender22:43 Update your address with PennDOT23:56 Paul Miller's Law explained26:54 Can you touch your phone at a red light?28:22 Phone stops and reasonable suspicion31:05 Earbuds while driving32:52 Window tint, windshield tint, and plate covers39:08 Paul Miller's Law exceptions40:33 York's worst on-ramps: Route 30 and I-8349:41 Defending a Paul Miller's Law citation52:26 694 citations in three days54:41 Distracted driving and bigger vehicles1:00:35 How many PA drivers are unlicensed?1:05:06 Teen drivers and risk1:09:14 Wrap up and a call for parents of teen driversFacing a traffic charge or license suspension? Call Kearney Law for a free consultation: 717-668-8159Follow Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6br0rM1j6KiQ3T6EsGAopp?si=c3ec460eb74a45dcAmazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6a66e1-131f-4752-9c7f-6e0bbfb350d7/now-we-defendApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-we-defend/id1896671175iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-now-we-defend-334011621?filter=UNPLAYED&sort=descLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney-law-paInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kearneylawpa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kearneylawpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kearneylaw

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