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Are DUI Checkpoints Legal, and Can You Avoid Them?

Are DUI Checkpoints Legal, and Can You Avoid Them?

DUI checkpoints are stationary roadblocks set up by law enforcement to serve two main purposes: Catching impaired drivers and deterring impaired driving. However, it may come as a surprise that deterring impaired driving is actually the main purpose of the two....

Philadelphia DA Considers Decriminalizing Drug Possession

Philadelphia DA Considers Decriminalizing Drug Possession

In an interview with HBO’s Axios, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner indicated that he is extremely close to decriminalizing drug possession in Philadelphia. This revelation has caused a stir, which should come as no surprise: If drug possession is...

Winter Weather Car Accidents

Winter Weather Car Accidents

Many of us like to think that we are good at driving in winter conditions, but unfortunately the statistics say otherwise. Here in Pennsylvania we like to laugh at how a small amount of snow can shut down the roads in states like Texas, but it turns out that we are...

4 Slip and Fall Myths

4 Slip and Fall Myths

While a slip and fall may not seem all that serious, those who have experienced them know that they can cause serious injuries. These types of accidents are even more prevalent in the winter months when snow and ice covers the ground. The vast majority of slip and...

How Serious is Retail Theft in Pennsylvania?

How Serious is Retail Theft in Pennsylvania?

According to the Pennsylvania Court System, about 50% of all retail theft offenses committed within the state between 2013 and 2017 resulted in convictions, and in 2017 alone there were 243,305 cases of shoplifting. In Pennsylvania, you will find that shoplifting is a...

Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Law

Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Law

Under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law, which is the first of its kind, an estimated 30 million criminal records will be sealed by the Pennsylvania court system. The goal of this law is to effectively give eligible, non-violent offenders a clean slate with which to seek...

What Happens When You Violate Parole?

What Happens When You Violate Parole?

While some people may use the terms “parole” and “probation” interchangeably, they represent very different legal scenarios. Probation takes the place of going to prison; whereas parole is a conditional release from prison before you have served your entire term....

The Aftermath of a DUI

The Aftermath of a DUI

Getting your first DUI in Pennsylvania may not mean jail time, but your second offense certainly could. After your first offense you can expect to have your license suspended and receive some hefty fines. Additional DUIs will result in massive fines, mandatory...

Sleeping It Off

Sleeping It Off

You had a fun night with some friends, and a few drinks. It is really late. You get into your car and put the keys in the ignition, but realize you had too much to drink. Instead of driving home or calling a cab, you decide to sleep it off. It is cold outside so you...