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Pennsylvania drunk driving laws
Since 2003, the legal blood alcohol limit in the state of Pennsylvania has been .08%. However, the penalties that you could face if charged with drunk driving depend on your level of impairment and other factors in the case. State law recognizes three levels of...
Remembering an exceptional attorney and friend
Dedication, loyalty and reliable guidance are tremendous traits in both a friend and an attorney. Mark Conte was both. It is always a tragic experience to outlive a loved one, but that does not mean you should dwell in the cost of your loss. Instead, celebrating the...
2 doctors charged with writing illegal opioid prescriptions
On March 10, Pennsylvania authorities announced the indictment of two doctors who allegedly ran a "massive" illicit prescription pill ring in Montgomery County. The charges are the culmination of a two-year investigation conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies....
How do you spot a shoplifter?
Many stores in Pennsylvania have to deal with shoplifters at one time or another, and the likelihood varies depending on what type of store it is and where it is located. If you own or are working at a retail establishment, it is good to be aware of the signs that...
How a DUI can impact CDL drivers in Pennsylvania
Each day, millions of people across the U.S. get out of bed and start their workdays as commercial drivers. They bring kids to school in buses, haul goods across the country in semi-trucks and operate tour buses for visitors. These are also jobs that require a...
When should you update child custody arrangements?
When Pennsylvania parents get divorced, the court decides on child custody. But the court also knows that your life situation will not stay the same forever. There are some cases in which custody orders may need modification. In these instances, it is important for...
DUI arrests do not always lead to convictions
When people are taken into custody for driving under the influence, many feel hopeless and believe that it is inevitable that they will face serious consequences that turn their lives upside down. However, it is very important to realize that DUI arrests do not always...
The repercussions of getting a minor
When you’re in high school or starting college, it seems like drinking is all your peers do. It’s easy to fall into peer pressure when all your friends are drinking and nothing bad has happened to them. You may not think it’s that serious but drinking while underage...
How does road rash happen?
Pennsylvanian motorcyclists often face unique dangers on the road. They are less covered than drivers of other vehicles. They have less protection. Because of that, crashes are often deadlier for them. They also face unique injuries that are less common for drivers of...
Chester County Prison
County prisons are mostly known as “jails” that are under the jurisdiction of local government, while prisons are those places of confinement under the control of the State or Federal government. These county jails are prisons that hold inmates that are waiting for...
