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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Will I Serve Jail Time for Shoplifting in Pennsylvania?
Shoplifting (aka, retail theft) occurs when someone takes items from a store without paying for them. These items may be concealed in a bag, in pockets, or under the person’s clothing. It can happen in any retail store by career thieves or first-time offenders. Perpetrators are often identified by security cameras or store personnel who…
Tips for Parents Talking to Teens About Underage Drinking
Now that school is back in session for the fall, your kids may be making new friends and attending new classes, which results in new influences in their lives. A growing concern for parents of teenagers is underage drinking. As Edinboro, Pennsylvania DUI attorneys, we have seen the dire consequences that result from underage drinking….
Recent Change to Pennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Laws
States have developed numerous laws to deal with DUI offenses. Currently, Pennsylvania is one of the few states to adopt a law requiring repeat offenders to have an ignition interlock installed on their vehicles. A new law now requires first-time DUI offenders with a high blood alcohol level to install an ignition interlock on their…
Back To School Time Means Greater Risk of Accidents
As students return to college this fall, we see an increase in bicycle crashes and pedestrian accidents. Many college students ride bicycles or walk for economic, health, or environmental reasons. With an increase in bicycle and pedestrian traffic, the number of injuries from traffic-related accidents can increase. As experienced personal injury attorneys serving many of…
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