What to Know About “Stand Your Ground” in Pennsylvania

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
May 8, 2026

Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. In Pennsylvania, it is legal to use physical or even deadly force against someone if you have reason to believe they are causing an immediate threat to you or someone else. These “Stand Your Ground” laws can be controversial and easily misunderstood. Understanding what is and […]

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How a Drug-Free School Zone Affects Your Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
August 25, 2026

Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. Using illegal drugs in public spaces is a serious offense that can have lasting legal implications. However, doing so in those areas designated as “drug-free” school zones can make the consequences much harsher. As a knowledgeable Pennsylvania drug crimes lawyer, Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. […]

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6 Common Spinal Injuries Resulting from a Car Crash

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
July 28, 2026

Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. A car crash delivers force through the body faster than the spine’s muscles, ligaments, and vertebrae can absorb it, and the result is often one of several recognizable spinal injuries. Whiplash, herniated discs, spinal fractures, spinal stenosis, spinal cord damage, and facet joint injuries account for […]

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Can You Tell if Your Loved One is Monitored in a Pennsylvania Nursing Home?

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
May 8, 2026

Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. If your family member is in a nursing home, you want to rest assured that they are in safe hands. Unfortunately, that is not automatically the case with every nursing home. One of the most frequent failures of nursing homes is the lack of supervision. Loved […]

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