When a person injures you the law calls it a “tort.” When a person breaks a law created by the legislature it is called a crime. Most people who are harmed...
The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction can last for years and have a detrimental effect on a person’s voting rights; gun rights; immigration status; eligibility for federal assistance programs (e.g.,...
Getting arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania can come with serious consequences. Even if it’s your first offense, a conviction can land you in jail, cost you your license for at least...
Unlike some states you can and usually will be prosecuted for DUI even if you refuse a blood or breath test. After you have been pulled over and an officer suspects...
If you are trying to negotiate your claim with the insurance company, then you may be wondering: Why does the settlement process have to be so difficult? Why is the insurance...
After a separation or divorce Child custody schedules specify each parent’s time with their children. Schedules are very detailed and include information about custody during weeknights and weekends, as well as...
Going through a divorce will almost always be a painful experience, and adding children into the mix only compounds that pain. If you’re going through a divorce and think you may...
In our last blog post, we wrote about the dangers of texting while driving. But what about motor vehicle accidents that are the result of texting while walking? It turns out...
You have a Will! Congratulations. You are in the minority in the United States. Some surveys show that only 39% of people in the United States have a Will. When we...
Summer is here and with it comes vacation plans. Whether you are going to the New Jersey shore or Costa Rica, you should take a few minutes before you go to...
