You may have worked to become an educator to fulfill a lifelong dream, or you may have done so because you have an inherent desire to help children. Whatever your reasoning for becoming a teacher, you must be cautious about the way you behave if you wish to work...
Year: 2020
What makes an arson crime worse?
Certain factors can take an existing crime and make it even worse, adding to the penalties you could suffer if a court convicts you. When it comes to the crime of arson, you may serve up to seven years in prison if charged with a third degree felony. However, acts...
Pennsylvania penalties for DUI may include IID installation
The state of Pennsylvania is serious about keeping intoxicated drivers off the road and imposes strict penalties for anyone convicted of DUI. Depending on the circumstances, the court may order installation of an ignition interlock device. What is this and how does it...
How can texting while driving impact you?
A serious vehicle crash can threaten your license, along with your legal record, and many of these accidents occur because of distracted driving. Following the letter of the law includes putting your cell phone away and focusing solely on the road. What it is...
Seeking Compensation For The Wrongfully Convicted In PA
Imagine being locked up in prison for a decade or longer after being convicted of a crime you didn’t commit. You are fortunate that the truth eventually comes out and you are freed. But what happens next? Surely, the state owes you some financial compensation for the...
What are the three types of field sobriety tests?
If you are pulled over due to suspicions that you are driving under the influence, the responding officer may request a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol content. You may also be asked to complete a field sobriety test, which involves three types of...
What Can Happen When State And Federal Drug Laws Differ
The country’s marijuana laws seem to be in constant flux. While marijuana use and possession is illegal at the federal level, more and more states have legalized marijuana for medical use, recreational use or both. Other states haven’t legalized pot, but they have...
How to fight a traffic ticket
It’s never a good feeling when you glance in your rearview mirror and see those blue and red lights flashing behind you. While merely paying for a traffic ticket may seem like the easiest option, it might be in your best interest to consider pleading not guilty –...
PA Supreme Court Upholds Rights Of The Accused
The U.S. Constitution contains some bedrock principles about due process in criminal cases. These are meant to protect the rights of the accused and to ensure that the government cannot overreach in prosecuting crimes. Among these are the Sixth Amendment provision...
What Can Go Wrong When Laws Are Confusingly Written
When you are facing any sort of criminal charges, the letter of the law matters as much as the spirit of the law. And when you are facing particularly serious charges, it is in your best interests to question laws that are confusingly and unclearly worded. This is...