Protests have raged across the country over the last few months, driven in part by the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. These cases, along with many others this year and over the last decade, have raised serious questions about how widespread police misconduct is in agencies throughout the country. Pennsylvania is no exception. Here,… READ MORE
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The word “trial” will conjure up many images for people, particularly those who are facing criminal charges. However, not all trials are alike. Most people have heard of a trial by jury, but in most situations, a criminal defendant is allowed to choose to have a trial heard by a judge in lieu of a trial by jury. This is… READ MORE
Charges of driving under the influence are taken very seriously in Pennsylvania. While most people think of alcohol impairment when they hear about DUIs, the fact remains that a person can be charged with and convicted of DUI for being under the influence of other substances, including marijuana. As states across the country, including Pennsylvania, have recognized the benefits of… READ MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the United States for more than six months now. While most people would never have predicted early in 2020 that the entire school system would be upended due to the virus, the reality is that we are dealing with significant changes in the education processes throughout the US. There has been significant debate about whether… READ MORE
Criminal charges must be taken seriously. As soon as you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense, your first phone call should be to a skilled criminal defense attorney. However, there are often times when a person has reason to believe that they will be charged with a crime in the near future. While it can… READ MORE
Over the last few months, protests have erupted in major cities across the United States in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. These protests have often resulted in protesters sustaining injuries caused by law enforcement authorities as well as protesters getting arrested. Here, we want to discuss the rights that protesters… READ MORE
Nobody goes into a marriage thinking about divorce. However, there are various reasons why a marriage may not work out, and divorce may be the best option for all people involved. The divorce rate has been dropping in Pennsylvania and throughout the US. Along with that drop, we have also seen a drop in marriage rates. What are the statistics… READ MORE
When most people think about drunk driving accidents, they think of a person being arrested and charged with DUI. While an arrest is a big part of holding negligent drivers accountable, there is a difference between a criminal DUI case and a civil drunk driving lawsuit. It is important to understand the difference between these two, particularly for those who… READ MORE
Many people have ideas of what burglary charges are and what the penalties for burglary might be. Often, burglary is confused with robbery when in reality, these two crimes are very different. If you or somebody you love is facing a burglary charge, it is important to understand the charges and what the potential consequences are. If you have any… READ MORE
Vehicle accidents happen all the time in Pennsylvania. Some of them are just that – accidents. However, there are many crashes caused by drunk drivers. These incidents are preventable. Regardless of the time of year, alcohol-impaired drivers present a danger to everyone in and around the roadway. Pennsylvania’s Latest Crash Data During the latest reporting year in the Commonwealth, the… READ MORE