Out of the charges that you could face involving weapons, the most common gun charge is one for possessing a firearm when you are prohibited against doing so by law. A gun charge is significant and may lead to penalties such as imprisonment and fines, so it’s worth...
Most spouses who the court orders to pay alimony do so monthly. This is a similar approach to how a parent would typically make child support payments. It’s just support for their former spouse, instead. However, some spouses do have the option of asking for alimony...
Even after a divorce is final, there may be reasons to revisit certain issues, particularly where support is concerned. Life circumstances and financial climates may change, which can necessitate revisions to existing orders. You must understand the grounds on which...
Alcohol and cars play major roles in American culture. On their own, each contributes to help people socialize and even make a living. When combined, however, they create a lot of risk for the public. The statistical correlation between alcohol consumption before...
Losing your license can be one of the most frustrating parts of getting arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Pennsylvania. Those with previous offenses may have to go without driving privileges for extended amounts of time. Part of...
Divorce is emotionally exhausting and frustrating. It can also be financially devastating for some people. You will have to split most of what you own with your spouse unless you have a premarital or marital agreement with them. You will also have to pay for the...
Thousands of crimes occur every year in Pennsylvania. Some of these offenses go unsolved without anyone held accountable, while others result in the prosecution of someone the police suspect of involvement. Those accused of a crime have the option of defending...
To drive a car well, you need to be alert. You will have had a good uninterrupted night’s sleep. You will not have accumulated tiredness from working too hard, worrying about money problems or other things. However, this is not a reality for most people. Life can be...
Knowing that a divorce is coming means you have time to prepare. You can learn about your parental rights, find out what it will cost, gather the proper paperwork and generally just learn as much about the process as possible. After all, divorce mistakes may impact...
Pennsylvania is a unique state in that it doesn’t have an aggravated DUI, per se. Instead, it has three categories for DUIs, which consist of general impairment, high BAC and highest BAC. These categories break down by total alcohol in the blood by percentage. What is...