When authorities in Pennsylvania charge you with a drug-related offense, quite a bit is at stake. If convicted, you may have to pay steep fines, participate in substance abuse treatment programs and serve time in jail or prison, among other possible penalties....
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Year: 2022
What are some commonalities between all divorces?
Going through a divorce can feel like a very lonely experience. You may even feel like your divorce has been harder than anyone else's. But it may make you feel better to know there are things that are the same in every divorce. These things happen regardless of age,...
How having a home inspection may give you negotiating power
Before you agree to purchase a Pennsylvania home, you want to make sure to do your research and find out as much about the property as possible. A good way to do this is to have a home inspector perform an inspection of the home. Some people skip this step in...
Can a penny in your mouth help you beat a DUI breath test?
As you probably know, the commonwealth has some of the country's strictest consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers across Pennsylvania also take their enforcement duties seriously. Therefore, if you drive with a blood alcohol concentration...
When should you update your will?
The foundation of your estate plan is your will. This legal document outlines how to distribute your assets to your beneficiaries after your death. Without a will, the court may decide how to distribute your assets. According to Gallup, approximately 45% of adults in...
What is the chain of custody?
Evidence collection is an essential part of a criminal investigation. But there are many chances for evidence corruption, which you could use in your favor at trial. To avoid such claims, investigators keep a record called the chain of custody. The National Institute...
5 tips to help you succeed as the executor of an estate
When you agreed to become the executor of your uncle’s estate, he was in good health, and you felt his demise was a long way off. However, Uncle Ed died unexpectedly, suddenly putting you in the position of administering his estate. Here are five tips to help you...
What does not go through probate?
The probate process may take a while, which is not ideal if your family needs financial support during an already difficult time. Fortunately, you have options to work around probate and help your family sooner. When you sit down to draft an estate plan, you may want...
Does Pennsylvania have DUI checkpoints?
Even though the summer is quickly drawing to a close, 2022 still has a few drinking holidays left. If you are planning to imbibe on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve, you should arrange for a sober ride home. After all, law enforcement agencies...
Stiffer penalties for multiple DUI convictions to go into effect
The goal of DUI laws is to discourage people from driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. However, some people continue to engage in this behavior after receiving a DUI conviction. New legislation that increases the penalties for people who receive more than one...