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Erie Criminal Defense Attorneys

What Are My Rights When I'm Arrested for a Crime?

If You Were Arrested, Know Your Rights Anytime that you are charged or arrested for a crime in the state of Pennsylvania, it pays to be knowledgeable about your rights as well as your responsibilities. This can be a hazy and confusing time for you, particularly if you believe that you are being wrongly accused. The… Read more »

Erie PA Dog Bite Attorney

Dog Shooting and Negligence: What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Accidents in Erie

Late on the afternoon of Friday, November 20th, a large dog broke free of its harness and attacked three people on the 900 block of West 21st and West Erie, only to be shot and killed by Erie police. The dog had been walking in the company of a friend of the owner, Alex Schmude. The… Read more »

Lawyer for Campus Criminal Charges | Minor in Possesssion | Edinboro PA, Warren PA, Erie PA

Defense Attorney Serving All of Northwestern Pennsylvania

What If I Was Arrested or Charged With a Crime? All criminal charges are serious, and if you’re over 18, they remain on your permanent record. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, our best advice to you would be to speak to a defense attorney right away. The Travis Law Firm has… Read more »

Erie PA Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

Local Police Focused on Distracted Driving

What Is Considered Distracted Driving? Per the Distraction.gov website, distracted driving is anything that could pull a driver’s attention away from the act of driving. Distracted driving endangers not only the driver, but the safety of their passengers and pedestrians nearby. Lately, texting has been most commonly associated with distracted driving, but fiddling with your radio or operating a… Read more »

Car Accident Injury Lawyer | Teen Drivers

Teen Drivers Face the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Not only are car accidents the number one cause of death for teens according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are particularly dangerous for teen drivers. Teen related car accidents contributed to over 1,000 deaths in 2012 during the 100 deadliest days.

Warren PA Medical Malpractice Injury Lawyers

Thankfully, the bulk of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals in the Warren PA area are more than capable of providing quality healthcare so that patients heal quickly and properly. There are those instances, however…

Erie PA Car Accident Lawyer | Bradford PA, Meadville PA

Erie Area Roads Getting A Makeover

Crews will begin sealing cracks and patching holes on I-90, primarily around Springfield, Girard, Summit, and Harborcreek townships. I-86 is scheduled for some patching of it’s own as well as I-79 in Washington Township.

PA DUI Lawyer | Erie, Warren, Edinboro, Meadville, Bradford

Facing DUI Charges after Cinco de Mayo? Talk To A Lawyer

…there is usually a rise in DUI arrests at about the same time as local law enforcement officials crack down on drunk drivers using DUI checkpoints. If you are now facing DUI charges, it would be smart for you to speak with a PA DUI Lawyer about your legal rights as soon as possible…

PA DUI Statistics From NHTSA, PennDOT

DUI Related Fatalities in PA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released it’s Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics recently, and while DUI fatalities were reduced in 2013, there are still an alarming rate of DUI-related deaths in Pennsylvania. 1,208 people lost their lives in a car accident last year, 368 of them (30%) were alcohol-related accidents…. Read more »