There are dozens of ways to violate Pennsylvania traffic laws. If a police officer witnesses you breaking the law or if you cause a crash after a traffic violation, you may end up with a citation to pay. Repeated traffic infractions could drastically increase your...
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Criminal Law
3 points to remember about Miranda rights
The United States Constitution provides individuals in this country with specific rights. The first 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. The Fifth Amendment outlines certain rights for people who are being interrogated by the police. The Supreme Court...
Why juveniles are more susceptible to police lies than adults
You may assume that if you’re being interrogated by a police officer about suspected criminal activity, they have to tell you the truth. That’s not the case. In all 50 states, it’s legal for law enforcement officers to lie to suspects. They often do this to elicit...
How social media may impact your criminal case
Using social media is a normal occurrence for most people. If you are like most people, you use these platforms to share pictures, updates and information about your life. While it offers a great way to remain in contact with family and friends, these platforms can...
Is a ChildLine Report a Criminal Matter in Pennsylvania?
Is a ChildLine Report a criminal matter in Pennsylvania? No. In PA, child welfare workers are not criminal investigators. However, that does NOT mean you cannot receive criminal charges from the same allegations. Reports of child abuse in Pennsylvania are investigated...
Expunging a criminal record can be beneficial
Having a criminal history can affect your quality of life. You may find it hard to land a job, housing or even education opportunities simply because you have a criminal record. Fortunately, there is a way you can deal with your criminal past - by expunging your...
Why police are on the lookout at colleges and high schools during the fall
The back-to-school season is a time of major adjustments for students and their parents. It is also a time when young adults in high school or college may face massive consequences for personal mistakes. Whether you have high school students or a young adult recently...
The Supreme Court just changed a rule that protects defendants
State and federal laws, as well as legal precedent, are constantly changing. Those accused of criminal offenses need to understand the law that they allegedly violated and also relevant prior cases if they intend to defend themselves in criminal court. The rulings...
Tackling stereotypes about juveniles
At some point in time, we were all teenagers. When you were a kid, perhaps you noticed adults talking down to you or assuming you were trouble. Well, it’s no different for juveniles today. Such stereotypes are fairly common, and they can extend to the attitude of law...
What are the most common juvenile crimes committed?
Young people get arrested for all manner of crimes and infractions, and there are a lot of different reasons why this happens. For instance, many parents are often shocked to find out that their child has been arrested and it turns out that the child was being...