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Many people who are pulled over by a police officer wonder why they were stopped. In some cases, they may claim that there wasn’t a reason; however, police officers can’t lawfully stop a vehicle unless their reason fits the criteria of reasonable suspicion. ...
Many teens will be experiencing the freedom of summer with a car or motorcycle and a driver's license for the very first time. Unfortunately, some of them are going to find themselves facing penalties that result from it, perhaps, including a restriction on their...
You might think seven years would be long enough for your old driving under the influence (DUI) record to fade from view. Suddenly, a background check brings it back during a job search. That result might feel unfair, but time alone usually does not remove a...
Being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving often leads to the police officer trying to find out what’s going on. The officer needs to have reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop, so that means that they saw something that led them to believe the driver was...
In many cases, during a DUI arrest, law enforcement officers are trained to watch your behavior, your words and even your reactions during the stop. So, no matter how fast your heart is beating, you must stay calm and understand how these encounters work. During a...
Many drivers try to talk their way out of a DUI stop with a story or a joke. That move often turns a quick check into a full investigation. In Pennsylvania, you hold rights that guard you, yet your words can hand the officer key evidence. A calm plan usually serves...
Assault charges can lead to jail time and a serious criminal record that could affect career, education and housing opportunities. Even simple assault convictions look problematic on a background check and carry noteworthy penalties. However, allegations of aggravated...
The only way to legally get prescription medications is to first get that prescription from a medical professional, such as your primary care physician. Once you have it, you can have the prescription filled at the pharmacy that you have selected. You then pick up the...
Many parents think a juvenile record disappears once a child turns 18. In Pennsylvania, that’s not true. Juvenile records are usually private, but courts, probation officers and even schools can still see them. If nothing is done, a record can affect school...
Last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers took steps to close a loophole in the state’s DUI laws. The new law, which went into effect in December, applies to those who complete the diversion program Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). In a case that made it to the...
