Could Racial Profiling Be Used as a Defense in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
August 12, 2025

It’s a sad reality that despite the progress that society has made to put an end to racism, this unfair bias continues to be a genuine problem in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In recent years, many prominent cases involving racial profiling by law enforcement have highlighted an ongoing issue. While Pennsylvania State Police adopted […]

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When Is Child Pornography a Federal Offense?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
August 12, 2025

Pennsylvania identifies various activities linked to child pornography as criminal acts through its sexual abuse laws. Under Pennsylvania Statute Title 18 § 6312(d), photographing, filming, or videotaping a sexual act involving a child under the age of 18, whether the action is real or mimicked, is a second-degree felony. If convicted, this charge carries severe […]

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When Is It Dangerous to Ride a Motorcycle in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 4, 2021

The morning and evening glare effect on the road is something automobile drivers think little about before traveling in their car. For motorcyclists, the driving hazards caused by glare require a great deal of caution. The commute to or from work can become abruptly more perilous when you find yourself looking straight into the sun […]

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Is Verbal Abuse a Form of Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
February 19, 2021

Pennsylvania law enforcement takes accusations of domestic violence very seriously. While a domestic violence case often involves one person physically harming another, police evaluate various elements when called to intervene in a domestic dispute. If you’ve been arrested for false domestic violence charges that involve verbal or physical abuse, get in touch with an experienced […]

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Why It’s Important to Use Turn Signals to Avoid Car Accidents in Pennsylvania

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
February 19, 2021

It may seem obvious, but the importance of correctly utilizing your turn signal while on the road can’t be overstated. Turn indicators are an important means of communicating with others about where your car is headed. Failing to use turn signals causes many preventable accidents for unsuspecting victims who don’t realize that a driver is […]

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