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Common Documents You May See in a Personal Injury Claim

Published: Oct 05, 2020 in Personal Injury

Personal injury claims generally involve significant amounts of documentation. Every party will be working to reduce their liability to pay you damages. For this reason it’s very important to gather all of the evidence necessary to build a strong case for the damages that you…

Common Drug Crimes in Pennsylvania

Published: Aug 17, 2020 in Drug Crimes

Although recent polling in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indicates nearly two-thirds of residents would welcome legalized weed, marijuana-related offenses are still against the law, as are several other common drug crimes. It’s important to know what these common drug crimes are according to state law,…

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Overturns Commonwealth v. Ricker

Published: Jul 24, 2020 in Court News, Criminal Defense

In a critical decision on July 21, 2020 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that hearsay alone is not sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case at a Preliminary Hearing. The state Superior Court’s 2015 ruling, known as the “Ricker Rule”, has plagued criminal defense…

Alternative Penalties in a Pennsylvania DUI Case

Published: Jul 10, 2020 in DUI

A decision to drive after a few drinks can bring serious consequences including jail time, fines, revocation of driving privileges, loss of your job, and even undermine custody arrangements. But there is relief for some in Pennsylvania through alternative penalties for DUI. Because of the…

Parental Mental Illness and Child Custody

Published: Apr 23, 2020 in Child Custody, Family Law

Mental illness is a widespread issue, impacting 43.8 million American adults in any given year. If you’re going through divorce or a custody dispute with someone who has a mental illness—or if you are wondering if your mental illness will affect your family law issues—find…