Posts in 2017

Motorcyclists need to be very cautious when driving. Proactive riders can help avoid dangerous collisions. Preparation is key to safely ridin...

The humiliation and stigma of being criminally charged of child pornography is severe. It will affect every aspect of your lif...

Millions of commuters rely on the Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for travel. Many people rightfully worry about being injured i...

Sleep deprivation has become a widespread problem in our society. Lack of sleep has profound effects on our mind and body...

We count on nursing home professionals to take care of our aging loved ones. We trust that they will provide prope...

A number of states have taken a more relaxed approach to the enforcement of certain  Fact No. 1 – A Convictio...

One of the most common charges levied by Philadelphia police is assault. This is due to the extremely broad definition o...

An SUV reportedly hopped a sidewalk and barreled towards a block party that was taking place South Ringgold Street. Eight peopl...

When a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, it is usually the pedestrian that is left severely harmed with potentially life-threatening injuries...

Injuries incurred from a dog bite can have significant lifelong emotional and physical damage. Often, the injured party will require medical attentio...

Texting has become the most effective way to communicate for most people. It is rare to walk down the street an...

Shoplifting is a crime that is often seen as minor or harmless. Of course, this view changes tremendously when you ar...

Most people do not know or fully understand that when they enter a business establishment, the owner owes each customer ...

No parent wants to receive a phone call that their child is in jail and has been charged with a seriou...

Manufacturers are required to comply with certain safety regulations when designing and producing airbags. Unfortunately, many companies bypass these rules b...

Reckless drivers in Pennsylvania cause thousands of major auto accidents each year, even while fatal accidents are on the decline. Man...

The United States Supreme Court case concerned with the constitutionality of DUI testing will lead to changes in how  The Suprem...

A Philadelphia news station recently released footage of a  Although perhaps increasingly rare with today’s technology, there are some instances i...

According to various news outlets, including PennLive, we are in for a “snowier-than-normal” winter this year in Pennsylvania and surrounding states...

This past July, 30-year-old David Jones died after a Philadelphia police officer shot him in the back. Mr. Jones was reportedl...

The most important qualities of a  A Summary Offense is the lowest level offense under Pennsylvania Law. Proceedings are usually hel...

In Pennsylvania, courts are permitted to order bench warrants when defendants miss important court dates. These documents essentially direct law enforcemen...

In Pennsylvania, cyclists are prohibited from riding on sidewalks and so must often utilize streets alongside motor vehicles. While many driver...

Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued an opinion, in which it restated the rule regarding police stops. Despite this clarification, i...

Dog bites are known for being both painful and frightening. However, these injuries also come with a unique set of medica...

With a few exceptions, law enforcement officers are only permitted to search a person’s private home if they have a searc...

All car accidents are frightening and potentially dangerous. There are, however, certain types of car crashes that are notorious for causin...

Recently, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 741, which proposes reinstating mandatory minimum sentences for specific crimes in Pennsylvania. Th...

Miranda warnings play an extremely important role in protecting those who are suspected of committing a crime from having their word...

Teenagers are notorious for being irresponsible and making poor, often reckless, decisions. Unfortunately, these decisions can prove deadly for others o...

Under Pennsylvania law, it is illegal to manufacture, possess, or distribute designer drugs. Determining what qualifies as a designer drug ca...

Although most people associate auto accidents with driver error, such as failing to yield, reckless driving, or violating a traffic law...

Last year, Governor Wolf signed a bill into law that requires those who are convicted of driving with a BAC o...

Although possessing an instrument of a crime is usually charged as a misdemeanor, it is one of the more serious lowe...

In an effort to cut down on the number of car accidents occurring across the state, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed ...

Although Pennsylvania has begun to pass and implement medical marijuana laws across the state, it is still illegal to possess marijuan...

It is a well-established legal principle that law enforcement officers are permitted to search a person’s car without a warrant. However...

In Pennsylvania, it is against the law for drivers to read or send text messages while they are operating a vehicle...

Law enforcement officers often rely on tips from confidential informants in order to obtain search warrants. Unfortunately, even when a cas...

Every year, commercial trucks transport an array of products ranging from livestock and agricultural products to furniture and toys. However, i...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that around 29 percent of accidents involving commercial trucks are caused by brak...

One of the ways that a person can be convicted of aggravated assault in Pennsylvania is if the prosecutor can demonstrat...

In many cases, there is nothing a driver can do to avoid a car crash. Poor weather, auto defects, and th...

Last month, the Pennsylvania Superior Court published a decision that broadens the scope of the defenses available to those who fac...

According to a recent study published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, over the last four years there were mor...

In Pennsylvania, even less serious criminal offenses can have far-reaching consequences. For instance, being involved in a minor fight can lea...

While many criminal offenses are prosecuted by the state, certain crimes fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government. For instance...

Some of the most common injuries suffered by those involved in car crashes and other accidents are related to soft tissu...

Many states require all motorcyclists to wear helmets when operating a motorcycle. While Pennsylvania also requires riders to wear helmets, th...

While many vehicle defects are minor and easily fixable, any type of safety-related defect can have devastating consequences. This could includ...