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- Sep 12Police Shootings, Excessive Force, and YouThis past July, 30-year-old David Jones died after a Philadelphia police officer shot him in the back. Mr. Jones was reportedl...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 18The Defense Never Rests … Even in Summary CasesThe most important qualities of a A Summary Offense is the lowest level offense under Pennsylvania Law. Proceedings are usually hel...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 17Lifting a Bench WarrantIn Pennsylvania, courts are permitted to order bench warrants when defendants miss important court dates. These documents essentially direct law enforcemen...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 15Dooring AccidentsIn Pennsylvania, cyclists are prohibited from riding on sidewalks and so must often utilize streets alongside motor vehicles. While many driver...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 31What Qualifies as a Terry Stop?Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued an opinion, in which it restated the rule regarding police stops. Despite this clarification, i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 29Collecting Compensation for Dog Bite-Related ComplicationsDog bites are known for being both painful and frightening. However, these injuries also come with a unique set of medica...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 28Can the Police Search My Hotel Room?With a few exceptions, law enforcement officers are only permitted to search a person’s private home if they have a searc...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 26Collecting Compensation for Injuries Sustained in a Head-on CollisionAll car accidents are frightening and potentially dangerous. There are, however, certain types of car crashes that are notorious for causin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 6Pennsylvania Legislators Introduce Bill Aimed at Restoring Mandatory Minimum SentencingRecently, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 741, which proposes reinstating mandatory minimum sentences for specific crimes in Pennsylvania. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 30When Are You Entitled to Receive Miranda Warnings?Miranda warnings play an extremely important role in protecting those who are suspected of committing a crime from having their word...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 29When are Parents Liable for the Actions of Their Children?Teenagers are notorious for being irresponsible and making poor, often reckless, decisions. Unfortunately, these decisions can prove deadly for others o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 22Court’s Ruling Limits Application of Designer Drug Law in PennsylvaniaUnder Pennsylvania law, it is illegal to manufacture, possess, or distribute designer drugs. Determining what qualifies as a designer drug ca...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 20The Dangers of Cargo SpillsAlthough most people associate auto accidents with driver error, such as failing to yield, reckless driving, or violating a traffic law...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 15Upcoming Changes to Pennsylvania’s DUI LawLast year, Governor Wolf signed a bill into law that requires those who are convicted of driving with a BAC o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 8Possessing an Instrument of a CrimeAlthough possessing an instrument of a crime is usually charged as a misdemeanor, it is one of the more serious lowe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 6Four New Traffic Laws Introduced in PennsylvaniaIn an effort to cut down on the number of car accidents occurring across the state, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed ...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 25Marijuana PossessionAlthough Pennsylvania has begun to pass and implement medical marijuana laws across the state, it is still illegal to possess marijuan...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 18When 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 17Can 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 11Pennsylvania Court Requires Police to Corroborate Testimony of Confidential InformantsLaw enforcement officers often rely on tips from confidential informants in order to obtain search warrants. Unfortunately, even when a cas...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 9The Dangers of Chemical SpillsEvery year, commercial trucks transport an array of products ranging from livestock and agricultural products to furniture and toys. However, i...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 3Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Commercial Truck Brake FailureThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that around 29 percent of accidents involving commercial trucks are caused by brak...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 27What Qualifies as a Deadly Weapon?One of the ways that a person can be convicted of aggravated assault in Pennsylvania is if the prosecutor can demonstrat...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 20The Importance of Proper Tire MaintenanceIn many cases, there is nothing a driver can do to avoid a car crash. Poor weather, auto defects, and th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 17Court Limits Application of Law Prohibiting Possession of Weapons on School GroundsLast month, the Pennsylvania Superior Court published a decision that broadens the scope of the defenses available to those who fac...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 4Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Road DebrisAccording to a recent study published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, over the last four years there were mor...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 30Disorderly ConductIn Pennsylvania, even less serious criminal offenses can have far-reaching consequences. For instance, being involved in a minor fight can lea...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 23Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Federal Drug OffensesWhile many criminal offenses are prosecuted by the state, certain crimes fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government. For instance...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 21Collecting Compensation for Soft Tissue InjuriesSome of the most common injuries suffered by those involved in car crashes and other accidents are related to soft tissu...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 7Pennsylvania Motorcycle LawsMany states require all motorcyclists to wear helmets when operating a motorcycle. While Pennsylvania also requires riders to wear helmets, th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 28Collecting Compensation for Safety-Related Vehicle DefectsWhile many vehicle defects are minor and easily fixable, any type of safety-related defect can have devastating consequences. This could includ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 23New Law Redefines Criminal AssaultIn October, Governor Wolf signed a new bill into law that makes non-lethal choking a form of assault. Prior to th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 16Pennsylvania Supreme Court Changes Sex Offender Registration RequirementsIn 2012, Congress passed the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), which added a series of crimes to the lis...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 14Collecting Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse and NeglectEvery year, thousands of families place their trust in the staff and managers of nursing homes and assisted living facilities t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 9Plea BargainsCriminal trials can be emotionally and financially grueling. For this reason, some defendants choose to accept plea bargains offered by prosecutor...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 2New Law May Increase Use of Body Cameras in PennsylvaniaIn October, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that if passed, would enable more expansive use of police body cameras, whil...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 26Collecting Compensation for Pennsylvania Train AccidentsMultiple train crashes in the last decade have left thousands of Pennsylvania residents gravely injured or grieving for the loss o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 24Pennsylvania Sexting LawsIn many ways, smart phones have significantly simplified our lives. For instance, it has become standard practice to check email, pa...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 17New Law Would Allow for the Collection of DNA From Convicted OffendersIn October, Pennsylvania’s Appropriations Committee amended and re-reported a bill that was originally introduced in March 2015. If passed, Senate Bil...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 12Plans for Criminal Justice Reform AnnouncedJosh Shapiro, a candidate for the position of attorney general and currently chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquenc...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 10The Dangers of Multi-Vehicle CollisionsThe severity of a car crash victim’s injuries depends on a number of factors, including how fast the cars were travelin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 29The Consequences of Drowsy DrivingDriver fatigue causes thousands of car accidents every year. While all car crashes can be frightening or painful, accidents involving drows...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 27Am I Eligible for Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program?Driving under the influence is one of the most commonly charged offenses in Pennsylvania and is punishable by jail time, fines...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 22New Law Enhances Penalties for Texting While DrivingThis month, Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 853 into law, which enhances the penalties for those convicted of texting an...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 20Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by Dangerous ToysAs the holidays approach, children across the nation are beginning to fervently anticipate the gifts they will receive. However, this excitemen...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 8Collecting Compensation for Motorcycle Crash InjuriesMotorcycles are used by thousands of Pennsylvania residents, most of whom operate their motorcycles safely and with care. Unfortunately, even whe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 7Filing an Appeal in PennsylvaniaIn Pennsylvania, people who have been convicted of a crime and can establish that they did not receive a fair trial...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 29Newly Released Supreme Court Decision May Significantly Impact Pennsylvania DUI LawIn a recently published opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court readdressed the legality of administering a blood test during an arrest fo...VIEW ARTICLE
Police Shootings, Excessive Force, and You
The Defense Never Rests … Even in Summary Cases
Lifting a Bench Warrant
Dooring Accidents
What Qualifies as a Terry Stop?
Collecting Compensation for Dog Bite-Related Complications
Can the Police Search My Hotel Room?
Collecting Compensation for Injuries Sustained in a Head-on Collision
Pennsylvania Legislators Introduce Bill Aimed at Restoring Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
When Are You Entitled to Receive Miranda Warnings?
When are Parents Liable for the Actions of Their Children?
Court’s Ruling Limits Application of Designer Drug Law in Pennsylvania
The Dangers of Cargo Spills
Upcoming Changes to Pennsylvania’s DUI Law
Possessing an Instrument of a Crime
Four New Traffic Laws Introduced in Pennsylvania
Marijuana Possession
When Can the Police Search My Car and Its Contents?
Can the Sender of a Text Message be Held Liable for a Resulting Crash?
Pennsylvania Court Requires Police to Corroborate Testimony of Confidential Informants
The Dangers of Chemical Spills
Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Commercial Truck Brake Failure
What Qualifies as a Deadly Weapon?
The Importance of Proper Tire Maintenance
Court Limits Application of Law Prohibiting Possession of Weapons on School Grounds
Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Road Debris
Disorderly Conduct
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Federal Drug Offenses
Collecting Compensation for Soft Tissue Injuries
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Laws
Collecting Compensation for Safety-Related Vehicle Defects
New Law Redefines Criminal Assault
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Changes Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Collecting Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Plea Bargains
New Law May Increase Use of Body Cameras in Pennsylvania
Collecting Compensation for Pennsylvania Train Accidents
Pennsylvania Sexting Laws
New Law Would Allow for the Collection of DNA From Convicted Offenders
Plans for Criminal Justice Reform Announced
The Dangers of Multi-Vehicle Collisions
The Consequences of Drowsy Driving
Am I Eligible for Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program?
New Law Enhances Penalties for Texting While Driving
Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by Dangerous Toys
Collecting Compensation for Motorcycle Crash Injuries
Filing an Appeal in Pennsylvania
Newly Released Supreme Court Decision May Significantly Impact Pennsylvania DUI Law