A new law allows for the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Pennsylvania. The state legislature passed the law allowing the use of cannabis in the Medical Marijuana Act. Pennsylvania is the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana. However, recreational use of marijuana in Pennsylvania is still considered illegal. If you are facing a… Read more »
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5 Questions To Ask When Renting A Car in Pennsylvania
There are many times when you may want to rent a car such as when you are on vacation or when your vehicle is being repaired. Most people perform a quick internet search for rental car agencies to find the lowest price for a rental car in Northwestern Pennsylvania. However, the lowest price may not… Read more »
Is Lane Splitting Legal In Pennsylvania?
Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries and death because the rider isn’t as well protected as occupants in a passenger vehicle are. Many times, a motorcycle accident is caused by the driver of another vehicle, but some motorcycle crashes are the result of the motorcycle rider’s negligence. An example of rider error or negligence that can… Read more »
Can Drinking Diet Drinks Increase Risk Of A DUI Charge?
Many people are watching their weight; therefore, as the holiday season gets closer, many people will choose to enjoy their alcohol cocktails with diet sodas. However, a study revealed that mixing alcohol with diet drinks results in a higher alcohol concentration on the breath than alcohol mixed with regular soda. Researchers had men and women… Read more »
Can I Be Charged With DUI In Pennsylvania For Riding A Bicycle?
Many people use alternative methods of transportation in Pennsylvania other than a passenger motor vehicle or public transportation. You will see people riding bicycles, scooters, and even skateboards to get to where they need to go, especially around Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Many people are walking to work in order to save money and improve… Read more »
Penalties for Underage Drinking and Driving in Pennsylvania
Parents often feel they aren’t heard enough on their teenagers when they try to explain the dangers of alcohol consumption. Underage drinking is not only dangerous — it is illegal in every state. Explaining the penalties for a conviction on a charge of underage drinking may have more of an impact that simple telling your… Read more »
Statutory Sexual Assault vs. Rape in Pennsylvania
Sexual assault charges carry a high penalty and can impact the offender for the rest of his or her life. There are various types of sexual assault charges under Pennsylvania’s criminal statutes. It’s important to understand what constitutes these offenses for the perpetrator and the victim. Below is a discuss of two commons sexual assault… Read more »
Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Girard
A 51-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in the North Creek Road and Route 20 area of Girard around 11 p.m. on September 4. According to Pennsylvania state police, the West Erie County accident occurred when a black or gray vehicle struck the man and then fled the scene. The man died at the… Read more »
What Is The Most Common Cause Of Motorcycle Accidents?
Last month, Erie police investigated a motorcycle accident that injured the man and woman who were riding the motorcycle. It appears that the rider swerved to avoid colliding with a car that had failed to yield the right of way. In another news story, Pennsylvania State Police cited a Corry man with failing to yield… Read more »
Is Nursing Home Abuse in Pennsylvania Being Ignored?
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the toughest decisions family members make; however, sometimes placing a loved one in a nursing home cannot be avoided. Family members struggle with placing their loved one in a nursing home for many reasons. For many, the fear of nursing home neglect and elder… Read more »