Call it the “CSI effect,” or call it a general willingness to believe that science can give people the answer to anything, but people tend to think that genetic evidence – especially DNA – is absolute. It’s really not all that simple. DNA evidence can be wrong. ...
Month: January 2022
Know your rights when handling separate assets during divorce
As a part of your divorce, one thing you need to consider is which assets are or are not marital assets. Marital assets will need to be divided based on equitable distribution rules. This means that the assets that are nonmarital and belong to you won’t be included in...
Fentanyl hysteria leads to unreasonable punishments
Maybe you’ve seen the dramatic headlines (or the even more dramatic videos) of officers writhing in agony after accidental exposure to fentanyl during a drug bust. A lot of drug addicts (and a few dealers) are now serving additional prison time as a result of these...
What charges lead to a criminal record and can you avoid it?
There are numerous kinds of criminal charges in Pennsylvania. You could face charges at the state level or allegations brought by the federal government. Lawbreaking ranges from mistakes that lead to traffic tickets to violent criminal offenses that could lead to...