Being accused of a criminal offense, no matter how minor it may be, can cause serious problems for people in this situation for many reasons. One reason is the possibility of having to stay in jail until a trial if you cannot afford bail. However, this is changing in...
Month: February 2018
Driving high: Marijuana use puts drivers in danger
In a recent post on this blog, we discussed the fact that marijuana laws are changing across the country. While recreational use is still illegal in Pennsylvania and on the federal level, the state does allow people to legally use medical marijuana. Other states have...
Marijuana laws: Changing but still illegal in Pennsylvania
The laws surrounding the use of marijuana are changing in the United States, but they're not the same everywhere you go. Federally, marijuana is still illegal to possess, sell or distribute. Each state determines if it will or will not allow marijuana use at the...
How can I protect my privacy during divorce?
Divorce is a difficult process for anyone. In most cases, divorcing couples must tackle difficult areas like categorization and division of assets, child custody, name changes and the payment of child and spousal support. If you are in the public eye or have a...
Factors that can take a DUI from bad to worse
Drunk driving offenses are unfortunately common despite the laws prohibiting drunk driving and the massive awareness campaigns urging people to refrain from driving after drinking. Because it remains a pervasive problem in Pennsylvania and all around the U.S., it can...