Williamsport Legal Blog
Protect yourself and your future during a complex divorce
When you realize that you are headed for divorce, you may feel as though your life is in crisis mode, or a great sense of relief, or some combination of these things and many other emotions. However you respond to this shift in your life, it is wise to begin building...
What makes eyewitness testimony unreliable?
If you are accused of a criminal offense, you are probably very scared and unsure of what to expect. You can be especially frightened if the prosecutors or police tell you that they have an eyewitness prepared to testify against you. In these situations, you might...
What factors do courts consider before awarding custody?
Custody disputes can be among the most contentious and upsetting issues in family law. Not only can parents feel scared and angry about sharing (or possibly losing) custody of their children, but children can also feel frightened by such changes. One way that parents...
Don’t underestimate the toll of criminal charges in Pennsylvania
When people make a small mistake or seemingly harmless bad decision, they typically don't expect it to haunt them months or years later. Unfortunately, that can and does happen when that misstep is a criminal offense. For instance, failing to pay your E-ZPass tolls in...
Driven to distraction: Why drivers aren’t focusing on the road
Even though nearly every driver recognizes the dangers of distracted driving, we still see them all over Pennsylvania roads. They might drift out of their lanes on the highway or be slow to start when the light turns green; you might hear their brakes screech as they...
3 factors that can increase chances of prosecution for tax crimes
Tax Day is here and people are scrambling to submit their returns to avoid the hefty penalties of not filing on time. However, tax-related issues could still plague people long after this deadline, especially for someone accused of tax evasion or fraud. Failure to...
My ex earns a lot of money: Will I collect alimony?
It is said that money cannot buy happiness, and affluent couples going through a divorce probably appreciate this as much as anyone else. In fact, in many ways, money can complicate a divorce because there is more at stake. For instance, if you are divorcing someone...
Are parents liable for a child’s drug crime?
As a parent, you probably expect your child to get into some forms of trouble as they grow into adulthood, but, of course, hope that this trouble is relatively tame and not criminal in nature. However, when you receive the phone call or knock at the door informing you...
3 issues that can arise from Miranda rights
"You have the right to remain silent," according to our Miranda rights, and the right to an attorney. Many adults are generally familiar with these phrases. Even without hearing them in person, we often hear them recited in countless movies and TV shows. However, in...
3 common injuries you should not ignore after a crash
When people think about car accidents, they often imagine one of two extreme situations: either a fender bender or fatal crash. However, most collisions fall somewhere between being a minor scrape and a major catastrophe. In these situations, injuries may not be...