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How can you explain divorce to young children?
As you prepare for your divorce, you also must prepare for how you will tell your kids. This can be a difficult and daunting experience for many parents. Fortunately, Babycenter has some tips on how to tell your child that you are going through a divorce. All kids...
What to do when you’re facing drug charges
Drug charges have a varying set of potential consequences. Some repercussions may be minor depending on the drug’s classification. Other charges are more severe and may harm your livelihood and public image. While recreational drug use remains illegal, you can still...
What if you refuse to take a breath test in Pennsylvania?
Happy hour is over and now it is time to go home. You pay the tab and drive away from the bar. Suddenly, red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Gulp. You had a couple of drinks, or more than a couple, but you feel fine to drive. Your heart pounds as the...
Trespass
There are a number of different property crimes outlined in the Pennsylvania criminal code. Trespassing can be one of the more serious of these offenses. This statue is defined under 3503 of the Pa criminal code and it outlines a number of different actions that can...
Fight to preserve your commercial vehicle license
Imagine being a surgeon who loses their sight. A singer who has their vocal cords removed. Or a baseball pitcher who has their throwing arm amputated. That’s not too far from what it’s like for a professional driver to get a DUI. A drunk-driving conviction can upend a...
What happens in an accident with an uninsured driver?
Even though the law in Pennsylvania requires all drivers to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance, there are still drivers who drive without it. If you happen to get into an accident with one of these drivers, you may wonder what happens. Since your auto insurer...
Sex Crimes Stalking
Pennsylvania law prohibits certain behaviors that would amount to a violation under the stalking and other Sex Crimes statutes. Stalking is defined under section 2709 of the Pa criminal code. The act of stalking is often used to describe the behaviors of ex-partners...
Accuracy of DUI breath tests shown to be unreliable
If you are ever stopped for drunk driving, you instantly have a lot going through your mind. How much alcohol have I consumed? I thought I waited long enough to drive. Will I be arrested? What will the sobriety test be? Will I fail it? What will the breath test show?...
What are the main causes of divorce?
Divorce is a very difficult subject to broach. However, the reality of the situation is that thousands of couples in Pennsylvania are getting divorced every year. While this is simply life, it is also worthwhile to think about the reasons why these couples are getting...
Criminal attempt charge should not ruin your life
One of inchoate's serious charges may be the criminal attempt charge. If an individual takes a substantial step towards committing a crime, they may be guilty of criminal attempt. The Law Offices of Kelly & Conte has helped many clients mitigate criminal attempt...
