Over the last few decades, states all across the country - including Pennsylvania - have established programs that require people convicted of various sexual offenses to register as sexual offenders. These registry programs may vary from state to state but all are...
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Philadelphia police commissioner blames reform for shootings
The level of gun violence has skyrocketed in Philadelphia, with 22 shootings during the recent Father’s Day weekend that left six dead and 26 wounded. As of Sunday, there have been 820 firearm violation arrests for 2019, which is double the number at this time in...
Can I keep my home after a divorce?
For many people in Pennsylvania, the thought of losing your family home when they get divorced causes them a lot of stress. Many people assign strong emotional ties to their homes, making them want to find a way to keep their houses after they get divorced. However,...
Legality of Pennsylvania DUI checkpoints called into question
Law enforcement teams in multiple municipalities across Pennsylvania sometimes work together to set up sobriety checkpoints in strategic locations within the area. Any drivers attempting to pass through the checkpoint are subject to a traffic stop, and...
What are valid defenses to drug charges?
Pennsylvanian residents like you could be facing a hefty penalty if convicted of drug-related crimes because of how seriously Pennsylvania treats said crimes. Fines and even jail time aren't uncommon. So what are the valid defenses that can be used to fight against...
Tips to follow if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI
If a police officer has reason to believe you're under the influence of alcohol, maybe because you are swerving on the highway or fail to react to a changing traffic signal, they're likely to pull you over to find out what's going on. It doesn't matter if you're 100...
Could your bad habits lead to potential assault charges?
When you do the same thing over and over, you tend to stop thinking about the risks that it entails. For example, you drive so often that you probably take safety precautions subconsciously, without really thinking about it. For certain dangerous activities, like...
