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What are some defenses against domestic violence charges?
Domestic violence is a serious charge in Pennsylvania that can be upgraded to a felony in certain conditions. If you're being accused of domestic violence, fighting off the charges and defending your reputation might sound like a challenging task. Fortunately, there...
When divorce and domestic violence accusations meet
Going through divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. Some divorces are especially contentious, with one or both exes feeling resentful, bitter and angry. Sometimes in these situations, people go so far as to use the divorce process to get "revenge" against...
What is a trade secret?
Occasionally, a company in Pennsylvania will develop a product, recipe or invention that sets them apart from their competitors. If their competition can replicate this process, they'll lose the advantage that attracts customers to their business. For this reason, the...
CDL DUI Laws- The Information You Need to Know
If you hold a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL), your license is how you most likely support yourself and your family. However, as a CDL holder, you also need to understand that the law holds you to a higher standard than other motorists. As a result, DUI charges and...
Drug-impaired drivers are a risk, but testing is problematic
Today, everyone knows the risks of driving while drunk. Organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have been educating the public about DUI for over 30 years. But few Americans know that the level of drug-impaired drivers on the roads is higher than drunk...
Will a DUI conviction impact my employment?
When you are facing DUI charges, you have a lot of concerns. You aren’t sure what fines you will face, if you will have to spend time in jail and how long your license will be suspended. You also may be worried about if a DUI conviction will impact your employment....
How the immigration process works for adoption
Adoption is an exciting process for many families in Pennsylvania, including when you are in the process of adopting a relative. Your relative or adopted child may live in another country and have to undergo the immigration process. There are three options for this...
Issues to consider when creating a succession plan
Ideally, you will start thinking about who will run your Pennsylvania business long before deciding to retire. Having a succession plan in place can ensure that the company remains a viable entity when you're no longer around to run it. There are a few pitfalls to...
Underage Drinking FAQs
Everyone knows that the legal age to drink in Pennsylvania is 21. This means it is illegal for anyone under that age to consume, purchase, transport, or possess liquor, brewed, or malt beverages. Underage drinking laws may seem simple at first glance, but the reality...
Stalking
Stalking is a serious crime that you can be charged with in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, any act or repeated acts that give another person distress within reason can be stalking. The charges vary depending on if it is a first offense or if there...
