After a license suspension, it can quickly seem like your life is spiraling out of control. Do not let the process intimidate you. Delaying appropriate action for any reason is often an excellent way to make these temporary inconveniences into enduring problems. One...
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Consequences of failing to pay traffic citations in Pennsylvania
Receiving a traffic citation in Pennsylvania is more than a mere inconvenience. These citations carry penalties that can extend beyond fines. Ignoring traffic citations in Pennsylvania has serious consequences, It is important to understand the implications of failing...
3 things you need to know about field sobriety tests
When a police officer suspects that you have been driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer might ask you to perform a field sobriety test. When facing this situation, there are some key facts you should know. There are only three standardized tests The...
What are the possible consequences of a DUI?
The penalties for a DUI depend on a myriad of factors. However, there are some basic and clear consequences should you find yourself contending with DUI charges in a Pennsylvania court. While there are factors a judge may consider, the law makes it clear: Driving...
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...
Your rights, your choices
There is a reason you have a right to an attorney. There is a reason the court could even provide someone for free — albeit that someone is potentially a distracted or otherwise less-than-ideal public defender. Criminal law is complex, and there is no such thing as a...
What does decriminalizing drugs mean?
There is a move across the country to decriminalize drugs, which means to lessen penalties for certain drug classes. The reason behind it is that supporters believe it will lower drug crimes and help prevent prison overpopulation. According to The Philadelphia...
What does it mean to get points on my driving record?
While traffic tickets may not result in jail time or a serious criminal offense on your record, they can be detrimental, and you should take them seriously. Not only will have multiple traffic tickets start to impact your insurance premiums but also they lead to black...
What are Pennsylvania’s self-defense laws?
Successfully arguing a claim of self-defense can often be challenging due to the complexities of the laws regarding this issue. On the one hand, it is not expected that you simply allow yourself (or another) to become the victim of a crime in the interest of not...
Justice system often incarcerates youth for minor offenses
Pennsylvania youth are 29% more likely to endure incarceration in a juvenile facility than youth elsewhere. The Juvenile Law Center points out that the state lags behind other states in dealing effectively with juvenile confinement, often placing youth in facilities...
