Williamsport Legal Blog
How can drowsy driving hurt you?
Drivers in Pennsylvania have likely heard of drowsy driving, but do you know what it means? Do drivers understand exactly how dangerous drowsy driving can be? Do you know what impact it can have on everyone's safety? Drowsy driving is unfortunately common as far as...
Preparing children for college
Although many begin their scholastic journey with the best of intentions, often, young adults are not fully prepared for the introduction to diversity in cultures and lifestyles they receive on a college campus. Fraternity and sorority life is just one aspect of...
What happens during a pretrial?
When you face a criminal charge in Pennsylvania, you will progress through the court process. It starts with a pretrial hearing and goes through additional steps until you get to the trial where a jury will hear your case. The pretrial hearing, according to the U.S....
Will a felony charge make me lose my gun ownership rights?
If you enjoy hunting for sport or food in Pennsylvania but are currently facing felony charges, then you need to understand how a conviction could affect your gun rights. It is your responsibility to know if you have the legal right to own, carry and use a gun after a...
Could your vehicle’s black box hurt you in court?
The technology in vehicles today is pretty interesting. Cars today can do things that would shock people who drove the first cars ever made. As technology has advanced it has had an impact on the technology in vehicles. A great example is the advanced computer system...
Are additions to the criminal code causing more harm than good?
Pennsylvania has had an increase in crime recently. It seems that criminals are all over the state breaking laws left and right. However, the Philadelphia Inquirer suggests that perhaps there is not a huge increase in the number of criminals but rather there is a huge...
Is crime a problem on Pennsylvania college campuses?
If you are the parent of a high school graduate who has recently headed off to college for the first time, you may experience an equal measure of pride and worry. Of course, you are proud and happy that your child has reached this milestone and has decided to advance...
Different ways divorce can affect your future
When some people think about bringing their marriage to a close, they may be worried about the immediate effects of the divorce process, such as court-related stressors, the cost of splitting up with their spouse, property division and how others in their life will...
When other aspects of life unravel due to divorce
Some couples are able to end their marriages on a relatively positive note, with both parties pleased about the outcome and able to move on to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone, and there are a wide variety of reasons...
How is a money laundering case investigated?
There are many white collar crimes in Pennsylvania. These crimes usually do not make big news headlines unless they involve a large corporation or well-known person because they do not involve violence. White collar crimes are financial crimes that usually occur...
