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A 50-year-old Alsace Township woman was critically burned while frying eggs in her home earlier this winter, as reported by WFM...

Over the past several weeks the attorneys of van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim have successfully resolved several pro bon...

A Philadelphia man was recently arrested for rape, battery, theft, and a half dozen other crimes, when he allegedly returned t...

In a personal injury case, an expert witness is a person called upon by either the defendant or plaintiff to she...

This past week, Attorney Richard Kravets secured a not guilty verdict for a client accused of misdemeanor crimes that he didn’...

A Galeton, Pennsylvania criminal case involving an opioid overdose led to the arrest and prosecution of a Lewistown woman for murder...

Motor vehicle collisions are an unfortunate reality of living in the U.S. Whether you drive, walk, or ride your bike, yo...

When facing a  An Individual Would Not Have that Quantity of a Controlled Substance for Personal Use If you are foun...

Over the past five years of the most current available data, from 2012 through 2016, the total number of reported Pennsylvani...

Child endangerment is charged as a serious  Child Malnourishment in Pennsylvania The story above is an extreme example of child endangermen...

Earlier this winter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)  Kidde Fire Extinguishers Spanning More Than Four Decades Have Been Recalle...

If your child is charged with a  Crimes Charged as Adult Offenses According to 42 Pennsylvania C.S statute 6301, if ...

Drunk drivers have caused havoc on Pennsylvania roadways ever since the automobile was invented, and they continue to do so today...

Many of us have been driving for a long, long time. But, it never hurts to review this checklist. Times hav...

The amount a party can recover in a civil suit depends on what type of negligence system the state follows. Throughou...

The more DUIs a person accumulates, the harsher the punishments and fines. Drunk driving does not only cause dangerous collisions, leavin...

As technology continues to expand, we share our private lives more and more online. This leaves the door wide open fo...

A 24-year-old bicyclist was killed by the driver of a garbage truck in City Center in late November of last year...

The numbers are in for 2017, and police and criminal experts are confused. Overall crime rates are low, just like the...

According to ABC News, five skiers were injured at the Tussey Mountain ski resort when a chair lift slid backwards o...

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Consumers have the right to presume that a product available for use and sale is safe for its intended purposes. Whe...

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines arson as: “[t]he willful or malicious burning of property (such as a building) especially with criminal or fraudulen...

The crime of theft has both minimal and severe punishment and relies heavily on the value of the stolen property. Th...

Pedestrian face many dangers when walking beside a road. A person may be the unfortunate victim of a vehicle accident o...

If you already have a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, further convictions for DUI means stricter consequences. Choosing the righ...

If you or a loved one has been injured due to no fault of your own, you likely have valid persona...

Being pulled over by an officer for possible drunk driving is a tense situation. It is easier for a person’s nerve...

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...