Proposed Changes to PA’s First Offense DUI Laws

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

ATF to “Disqualify” More than 1000 Comments Filed in ATF 41P

            On February 6, 2014, ATF "posted" 61 comments to the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov.  These comments are numbered 8373 through 8433.  With the exception of one lone comment posted on January 23, these were the first comments posted since January 16 -- a period of three weeks.  On February 7, 2014, ATF posted one … Continue reading ATF to “Disqualify” More than 1000 Comments Filed in ATF 41P

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

Winchester recalls certain lots of M-22 22LR ammo!

FICG is always concerned with the well being and  safety of our clients, readers, and the general shooting public. We therefore wanted you to know that you should check out any Winchester 22LR ammo you may have bought or others you know may have bought, as it is being recalled. Winchester thinks it may have double … Continue reading Winchester recalls certain lots of M-22 22LR ammo!

Special FFL Mock Compliance Inspection Rate!

From February 1, 2014 through February 9, 2014, in support of the Firearms Industry and the NRA's Great American Outdoors Show, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is offering a special rate for any mock compliance inspection scheduled with our retired ATF Area Supervisor and former acting-NFA Branch Chief, … Continue reading Special FFL Mock Compliance Inspection Rate!

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