New Rules regarding Guardianships by Amy R. Stern, Esquire
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. As the US population continues to age, elder abuse continues to grow at a significant rate. A GAO (government accounting office) study showed that “guardians stole or otherwise improperly obtained more than $5.4 million in assets from 158 incapacitated victims.” Recent legislative changes, including Senate Bill […]
Read MoreWho is Liable in a Slip and Fall Accident?
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Thousands of individuals across the country are injured each year in slip and fall accidents. These falls often cause severe injuries, and they are a result of negligence in most cases. When you fall on someone else’s property in Pennsylvania, the property owner may be held […]
Read MoreMiranda Rights Explained
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Most of us have heard about Miranda Rights, but very few know and understand just how important they are for every person who is interrogated by the police. What are Miranda Rights? If you’ve ever watched a television show or movie about crime, then you’ve likely […]
Read MoreReasonable vs. Unreasonable Searches in PA Criminal Cases
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution explicitly protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures conducted by the government or law enforcement. Sometimes, however, these types of searches are legal and constitutional. This often becomes a sticking point in criminal cases involving alleged drug […]
Read MoreFourth Amendment Constitutional Rights in PA Traffic Stops
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution holds that every individual has a right to live free from unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement. The founding fathers were concerned about unfair bodily and home searches while drafting this amendment. In modern times, there has […]
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