Criminal cases are about the law. If you broke the rules, you could face a conviction. However, your case is also about facts. Sometimes, these facts are complex. That is where special witnesses come in. Here are three of the most common types of professionals who...
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What happens if you face conviction for a third DUI?
Act 24, which became effective in 2003, lowered the legal limit of alcohol for Pennsylvania drivers from .10% to .08%. However, the state uses the BAC level combined with prior offenses in creating penalties for DUI. What happens when you face conviction for a third...
How can you tell your child about divorce?
Pennsylvania parents like you already have a lot to deal with when divorcing. You must manage household affairs, divide assets and property and handle the parenting situation. You must determine visitation schedules, custody, child support and more. On top of that,...
Pennsylvania animal cruelty definition and penalties
For a long time, humankind considered pets and other animals as beneath them. However, as evident by the enactment of animal cruelty laws across the nation, this is no longer the case. If a person faces animal cruelty charges in Pennsylvania, it is important that he...
Understanding the appeal process
If defendants are not happy with the results of their criminal trials, they may think that an appeal is the automatic next step. However, a defendant may not request an appeal just because the verdict was not pleasing. There are specific reasons why a judge may grant...