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- Jun 6Rape Versus Statutory Sexual AssaultThere are many misconceptions surrounding Rape According to Chapter 31 Sexual Offenses of the Pennsylvania General Code, rape is defined a...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 1TrespassingThere are many various types of criminal trespassing in Pennsylvania, each with a specific criminal penalty and set of punishments. I...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 18Pleading InsanityOne of the criteria for The Majority of those in the U.S. Prison and Jail Population have a Mental Health Disorde...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 15How Long Does a Traffic Accident Lawsuit Take?If you are injured in a traffic collision, your injuries need to be treated immediately. You obviously cannot postpone necessary medica...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 8Product Liability: Burn InjuriesA 50-year-old Alsace Township woman was critically burned while frying eggs in her home earlier this winter, as reported by WFM...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 4Philadelphia VIPOver the past several weeks the attorneys of van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim have successfully resolved several pro bon...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 2Is Proximity to a Crime Scene Probable Cause?A Philadelphia man was recently arrested for rape, battery, theft, and a half dozen other crimes, when he allegedly returned t...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 2Three Types of Expert Witnesses Used in Traffic Accident ClaimsIn a personal injury case, an expert witness is a person called upon by either the defendant or plaintiff to she...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 1Attorney Richard Kravets Secures Not Guilty VerdictThis past week, Attorney Richard Kravets secured a not guilty verdict for a client accused of misdemeanor crimes that he didn’...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 30Opioid Homicide ChargesA Galeton, Pennsylvania criminal case involving an opioid overdose led to the arrest and prosecution of a Lewistown woman for murder...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 27What Are My Chances of Being Involved in an Auto Collision?Motor vehicle collisions are an unfortunate reality of living in the U.S. Whether you drive, walk, or ride your bike, yo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 12Possession vs. Possession with Intent to SellWhen facing a An Individual Would Not Have that Quantity of a Controlled Substance for Personal Use If you are foun...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 10The Cost of a Traffic CollisionOver the past five years of the most current available data, from 2012 through 2016, the total number of reported Pennsylvani...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 28Child MalnourishmentChild endangerment is charged as a serious Child Malnourishment in Pennsylvania The story above is an extreme example of child endangermen...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 26Faulty Fire Extinguishers RecalledEarlier this winter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Kidde Fire Extinguishers Spanning More Than Four Decades Have Been Recalle...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 22Juvenile Court vs. Adult PunishmentIf your child is charged with a Crimes Charged as Adult Offenses According to 42 Pennsylvania C.S statute 6301, if ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 21Were You Hit by a Drunk Driver?Drunk drivers have caused havoc on Pennsylvania roadways ever since the automobile was invented, and they continue to do so today...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 12You’ve Just Had a Car Accident | Now What?Many of us have been driving for a long, long time. But, it never hurts to review this checklist. Times hav...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 27Pennsylvania Follows Modified Comparative NegligenceThe amount a party can recover in a civil suit depends on what type of negligence system the state follows. Throughou...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 22Multiple DUI Convictions Can Have Devastating EffectsThe more DUIs a person accumulates, the harsher the punishments and fines. Drunk driving does not only cause dangerous collisions, leavin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 19Identity TheftAs technology continues to expand, we share our private lives more and more online. This leaves the door wide open fo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 15Bicyclist InjuriesA 24-year-old bicyclist was killed by the driver of a garbage truck in City Center in late November of last year...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 13Philadelphia Homicide Rates Linked to OpioidsThe numbers are in for 2017, and police and criminal experts are confused. Overall crime rates are low, just like the...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 9Skiing InjuriesAccording to ABC News, five skiers were injured at the Tussey Mountain ski resort when a chair lift slid backwards o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 8Privacy PolicyThis privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website. In this policy, you can learn what kin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 19Defective Design Product LiabilityConsumers have the right to presume that a product available for use and sale is safe for its intended purposes. Whe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 18Figuring Out Arson Sentencing – What’s the Difference?Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines arson as: “[t]he willful or malicious burning of property (such as a building) especially with criminal or fraudulen...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 16The Crime of TheftThe crime of theft has both minimal and severe punishment and relies heavily on the value of the stolen property. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 11Pedestrian Safety TipsPedestrian face many dangers when walking beside a road. A person may be the unfortunate victim of a vehicle accident o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 9Second DUI Convictions Come with Harsher SentencesIf you already have a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, further convictions for DUI means stricter consequences. Choosing the righ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 5Recovering Damages in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury LawsuitIf you or a loved one has been injured due to no fault of your own, you likely have valid persona...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 3What to Do If You Are Pulled Over for Driving Under the InfluenceBeing pulled over by an officer for possible drunk driving is a tense situation. It is easier for a person’s nerve...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 28Preventing Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcyclists need to be very cautious when driving. Proactive riders can help avoid dangerous collisions. Preparation is key to safely ridin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 21Understanding Pennsylvania Child Pornography LawsThe humiliation and stigma of being criminally charged of child pornography is severe. It will affect every aspect of your lif...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 19Holding Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Liable for Your AssaultMillions of commuters rely on the Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for travel. Many people rightfully worry about being injured i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 14Think Before You Drive While DrowsySleep deprivation has become a widespread problem in our society. Lack of sleep has profound effects on our mind and body...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 13Preventing Nursing Home NeglectWe count on nursing home professionals to take care of our aging loved ones. We trust that they will provide prope...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 11Four Things You Need to Know About Pennsylvania Drug LawsA number of states have taken a more relaxed approach to the enforcement of certain Fact No. 1 – A Convictio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 8Difference Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in PennsylvaniaOne of the most common charges levied by Philadelphia police is assault. This is due to the extremely broad definition o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 7Eight People Injured in South Philadelphia Car AccidentAn SUV reportedly hopped a sidewalk and barreled towards a block party that was taking place South Ringgold Street. Eight peopl...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 6Deadly Hit-and-Run Accident on 67th Street in Southwest PhiladelphiaWhen a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, it is usually the pedestrian that is left severely harmed with potentially life-threatening injuries...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 5Understanding Pennsylvania Dog Bite LawsInjuries incurred from a dog bite can have significant lifelong emotional and physical damage. Often, the injured party will require medical attentio...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 14Texting While Driving: An Epidemic That is Occurring More Than Drinking and DrivingTexting has become the most effective way to communicate for most people. It is rare to walk down the street an...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 13Shoplifting is Much More than a Harmless OffenseShoplifting is a crime that is often seen as minor or harmless. Of course, this view changes tremendously when you ar...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 9Were You Injured by a Negligent Business Owner?Most people do not know or fully understand that when they enter a business establishment, the owner owes each customer ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 29What You Need to Know if Your Child is Charged with Underage DUINo parent wants to receive a phone call that their child is in jail and has been charged with a seriou...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 27Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by Defective AirbagsManufacturers are required to comply with certain safety regulations when designing and producing airbags. Unfortunately, many companies bypass these rules b...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 25Tips for Filing Motor Vehicle Accident LawsuitsReckless drivers in Pennsylvania cause thousands of major auto accidents each year, even while fatal accidents are on the decline. Man...VIEW ARTICLE
Rape Versus Statutory Sexual Assault
Trespassing
Pleading Insanity
How Long Does a Traffic Accident Lawsuit Take?
Product Liability: Burn Injuries
Philadelphia VIP
Is Proximity to a Crime Scene Probable Cause?
Three Types of Expert Witnesses Used in Traffic Accident Claims
Attorney Richard Kravets Secures Not Guilty Verdict
Opioid Homicide Charges
What Are My Chances of Being Involved in an Auto Collision?
Possession vs. Possession with Intent to Sell
The Cost of a Traffic Collision
Child Malnourishment
Faulty Fire Extinguishers Recalled
Juvenile Court vs. Adult Punishment
Were You Hit by a Drunk Driver?
You’ve Just Had a Car Accident | Now What?
Pennsylvania Follows Modified Comparative Negligence
Multiple DUI Convictions Can Have Devastating Effects
Identity Theft
Bicyclist Injuries
Philadelphia Homicide Rates Linked to Opioids
Skiing Injuries
Privacy Policy
Defective Design Product Liability
Figuring Out Arson Sentencing – What’s the Difference?
The Crime of Theft
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Second DUI Convictions Come with Harsher Sentences
Recovering Damages in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawsuit
What to Do If You Are Pulled Over for Driving Under the Influence
Preventing Motorcycle Accidents
Understanding Pennsylvania Child Pornography Laws
Holding Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Liable for Your Assault
Think Before You Drive While Drowsy
Preventing Nursing Home Neglect
Four Things You Need to Know About Pennsylvania Drug Laws
Difference Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault in Pennsylvania
Eight People Injured in South Philadelphia Car Accident
Deadly Hit-and-Run Accident on 67th Street in Southwest Philadelphia
Understanding Pennsylvania Dog Bite Laws
Texting While Driving: An Epidemic That is Occurring More Than Drinking and Driving
Shoplifting is Much More than a Harmless Offense
Were You Injured by a Negligent Business Owner?
What You Need to Know if Your Child is Charged with Underage DUI
Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by Defective Airbags
Tips for Filing Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits