The legislature is up to it again. They are attempting to re-write the DUI laws related to first time offenders. You can review some of the discussion by clicking the link below. Suffice to say, the changes that most of the discussion centers upon are whether it is better to keep the status quo of … Continue reading Proposed Changes to PA’s First Offense DUI Laws
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Pennsylvania law to help curb partner harassment on the Internet
Pennsylvania law to help curb partner harassment on the Internet - News - Republican Herald.
Who’s listening to your children
On February 4, 2014, the Governor signed into law changes to the Crimes Code (Title 18) regarding wire tapping and electronic surveillance and how it can affect your children riding the school bus. I have copy a link to the Bill below. The most important change seems to address the intercepting of conversations for "disciplinary" … Continue reading Who’s listening to your children
Pa. bars can apply to offer small games of chance
The below article from the Associated Press goes into a little bit more of the gaming additions that were passed last year (a copy of the Bill can be found here http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/2012/0/0002..HTM ). It would seem that the money the state thought they were going to be collecting by allowing private bars and volunteer clubs to collect … Continue reading Pa. bars can apply to offer small games of chance
DUI Courts – Proof second chances work & save the state money
I came across a recent article about the Blair county DUI court. This is something many of us in the criminal defense community have been arguing to get in every county for some time. Sure, many counties offer "ARD" or "IPP" or "STOP" programs, but those are primarily administered through the District Attorneys office of … Continue reading DUI Courts – Proof second chances work & save the state money
A law needed to protect those that should be protected – our pets
I recently read the following article, and was amazed that Pennsylvania did not have a law on the books to directly protect the abuse our animals might be subjected to with this weather. Currently there are only a hand full of bills before the legislature, and none deal with the weather. See -Animals, seized, care, … Continue reading A law needed to protect those that should be protected – our pets
With the Super Bowl a few days away, PA says get your bets in
A few of my clients have asked if the pools that they do at their "local water holes" or "blocks" are legal in Pennsylvania. The answer might surprise you. As of last November (2013), Pennsylvania allows for such better so long as specific situations are followed. See the story below: Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 2:45 … Continue reading With the Super Bowl a few days away, PA says get your bets in
Landlord Tenant & Infestation – What Can A Tenant Do
I recently had a friend contact me with questions about Landlord-Tenant law in Pennsylvania. Here is the story: I have been living in our apartment for a little over four years. Within the past year there has been an infestation of roaches. ( we had the problem in 2011&2012 but is subsided) We brought this … Continue reading Landlord Tenant & Infestation – What Can A Tenant Do
If NYC biker attack occurred here, SUV driver protected by PA’s ‘Castle Doctrine
Fantastic article from philly.com written by Brian X. McCrone related to your rights to protect yourself outside your home. Many people don't understand how to protect themselves when they are outside the protection of their home. They fear that self defense might not be enough, and in a lot of cases they are right. Pennsylvania, with … Continue reading If NYC biker attack occurred here, SUV driver protected by PA’s ‘Castle Doctrine
OCCUPATIONAL LIMITED LICENSE (OLL) – What You Need to Know
Many people always ask when they have their driver's license suspended if they can qualify for the Occupational Limited License (OLL), or more commonly called the bread and butter license since people use it to drive to and from work. I pulled this fact sheet directly from PennDOT's website in an effort to answer some common … Continue reading OCCUPATIONAL LIMITED LICENSE (OLL) – What You Need to Know
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