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What illegal drugs are people caught driving on?
Driving while under the influence of drugs is surprisingly common, even though it is illegal in every state. Surprisingly, some drivers say they don’t know that driving on certain drugs is dangerous, but it can be. Just as important, you can be charged with DUI for...
What should new business owners know about contracts?
As you create and run your business, you will need to make deals with many different parties. You and your partners will agree on your roles and responsibilities. Vendors and suppliers will need to know how much of a product or service you need and how much you will...
President Trump halts temporary work visas
Immigrant families in Pennsylvania are concerned with a recent executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump that suspends temporary work visas for immigrants through the end of the year. These families are joined in their dissatisfaction by advocacy groups,...
Choosing the right business structure
From the beginning, your business has specific goals. However, the way that the government taxes your business, your responsibility for any debts your business acquires and your ability to find investors can depend on the legal entity you choose when forming your...
Rural roads are unexpectedly dangerous for drivers
When people think of Pennsylvania roads, they think of I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. However, there are also many rural roads in the state with which people are unfamiliar. This means that drivers must go out of their way to exercise extra caution on these roads...
Repeat DUI convictions have severe consequences
When you are driving home after a night out, being stopped by the police can mean serious criminal charges. If you have a previous drunk driving conviction on your record, the consequences of this stop could put your finances and freedom at risk. Pennsylvania law...
How to plan for a gray divorce
The settlement decisions that one makes in a Pennsylvania divorce will have far-reaching impacts on his or her future financial prospects. This is even more true in a "gray divorce." Thus, it is crucial to enter the divorce negotiations with a general plan. Even...
Pennsylvania woman convicted of DUI likely to be acquitted
A 25-year-old Pennsylvania woman who was taken into custody on drunk driving charges in November 2018 and subsequently convicted and sentenced to prison is expected to be acquitted after a recent court ruling. A panel of Superior Court of Pennsylvania judges...
How to deal with aggression on the road
Pennsylvania drivers should be aware of others on the road who are acting aggressively. The wrong move can cause these aggressive drivers to go over the edge in a road rage incident. The following are a few tips for defusing aggression, anger and impatience. Drivers...
Penalties for a second DUI in Pennsylvania
Driving under the influence is a serious offense because it endangers both the driver and everyone else on the road. A first offense carries steep penalties in the state of Pennsylvania, but second DUIs include even higher consequences. DUI laws are nuanced in...
