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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...

Construction work zones often greet motorists traveling across the Pennsylvania roadway system. The state’s Department of Transportation cautions drivers that special laws govern driving safety in work zones.  We have helped motorists manage the consequences of...

Drug Cultivation Charges Although not as often mentioned when discussing the matter, drug cultivation can be just as serious a charge as any other drug crime.  However, this may lead to some confusion over what constitutes both manufacturing and cultivation of illegal...

A drug court is a special court that hears drug-related cases. If you find yourself in this type of court, then you need to understand what makes it special. It is not like a traditional court. While you do face criminal charges, it is possible to leave the court...

Becoming a teacher is an honorable career move. However, to be a teacher in Pennsylvania, you must get a teaching license. This requires undergoing a review of not only your education and training but also your personal background. The Department of Education explains...

Residents of Pennsylvania must abide by state laws when it comes to driving. The state laws govern what behaviors and actions officers will ticket.  Today we will look at two types of traffic violations that may result in an officer ticketing you. These categories are...

Many college students may think that what happens in college, stays in college. However, if a student gets a criminal conviction, the consequences may follow him or her off-campus. It is important for students to understand how a conviction can affect their lives in...

Violent crimes come a variety of forms. When you hear the word assault, odds are you know the crime attached to it. What about simple and aggravated assault? While the words themselves might sound self-explanatory, there are very crucial differences between the two....

In earlier years, capital punishment was fairly common. People were often put to death as part of their punishment for crimes committed. Sometimes this even took place without a fair trial and with no repercussions for the mob involved. When these incidents took...

While medical marijuana has been legal in Pennsylvania since 2016, recreational marijuana use is still considered a drug crime in the commonwealth and can go on offender's records as a felony. A new bill introduced into the House of Representatives proposes to change...