A straw purchase refers to a scenario where one person buys a firearm for someone else. The person who makes the purchase never intends to keep the weapon, but transfers it immediately to the other party. This label doesn’t apply in all situations. There are some...
The adage “nothing is certain but death and taxes,” which has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is still true today. Moreover, taxes can follow you and your loved ones after you’re gone. Unlike some states, Pennsylvania doesn’t have its own estate tax (although...
With many criminal charges, you actually have to commit the crime to be arrested. You’re not going to get arrested for thinking about drunk driving, for example. You actually have to be in control of the vehicle when the police demonstrate that you are over the legal...
Divorcing couples in Pennsylvania have a lot of practical issues to address. The division of their assets is often a top priority. Discussions about debt may not seem as important initially. However, debts frequently have a significant impact on the marital estate....
You hear a knock on the door and you look out the front window before opening it. There’s a police car sitting in the driveway, so you know that an officer is likely standing on your front step. You open the door just a crack to talk to them. The officer tells you...
If someone suffers a spinal cord injury, there’s a good chance that it’s going to be a significant long-term issue. In many cases, people simply cannot fully recover. Someone may have lasting back pain, limited mobility issues or even a full disability, such as...
Your home is likely one of the biggest assets that you have to consider when you’re going through a divorce. On top of the monetary consideration, you may also have emotional ties to the home. All of these factors can make it rather difficult to determine how to...
In many rear-end accident cases, it comes to light that the following driver just didn’t leave enough distance between cars. It’s common advice for drivers to try to leave three seconds between vehicles. But many drivers do not actually count off this distance and...
Estate planning is a major task that all adults need to address. While most people know that they should create a will, some may not realize that trusts are useful for more than just wealthy individuals. If you decide to create a trust, you’ll have to determine what...
The physical injuries associated with road traffic collisions can be serious, and even fatal in many cases. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is the psychological impact. Many victims of car accidents go on to develop mental health conditions such as...