Posts in May, 2017
May 25, 2017Marijuana Possession
Although Pennsylvania has begun to pass and implement medical marijuana laws across the state, it is still illegal to possess marijuan...
View Article May 18, 2017When Can the Police Search My Car and Its Contents?
It is a well-established legal principle that law enforcement officers are permitted to search a person’s car without a warrant. However...
View Article May 17, 2017Can the Sender of a Text Message be Held Liable for a Resulting Crash?
In Pennsylvania, it is against the law for drivers to read or send text messages while they are operating a vehicle...
View Article May 11, 2017Pennsylvania Court Requires Police to Corroborate Testimony of Confidential Informants
Law enforcement officers often rely on tips from confidential informants in order to obtain search warrants. Unfortunately, even when a cas...
View Article May 9, 2017The Dangers of Chemical Spills
Every year, commercial trucks transport an array of products ranging from livestock and agricultural products to furniture and toys. However, i...
View Article May 3, 2017Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Commercial Truck Brake Failure
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that around 29 percent of accidents involving commercial trucks are caused by brak...
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