Know Your Rights!
By: William E. Moore, Esquire Arguably, the most important constitutional amendments affecting criminal law are the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments. They guarantee your right to be free of unreasonable searches, not be compelled to testify against your interests and your right to be represented by an attorney. If the government (police) violate your rights […]
Read MoreDivorce 101
It is well-known that around 40 to 50 percent of all marriages will ultimately end in a divorce. This process is experienced by many, but it’s still challenging to go through. Below we’ll get into the details of this process from start to finish, or Divorce 101. Initiating the Process Making the decision to get […]
Read MoreEthics Violations for Public Officials or Public Employees
In a recent ruling by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, in the case of Sivick v. State Ethics Commission, 252 C.D. 2018; 2019 Pa. Commw. Unpub. LEXIS 1*: WL 81867, decided January 3, 2019; Reconsideration denied, February 1, 2019, the Court held in an unreported opinion, that a Township Supervisor used the authority of his […]
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries & The Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania
A statute of limitation dictates how long a potential plaintiff has to file a lawsuit before they are barred from doing so. Every state has its own statute of limitations laws, so this time period varies from state to state. Every type of suit has its own time limit, depending on what you plan on […]
Read MoreKnow Your Charges: Drug Possession Versus Drug Dealing
Incredibly, the U.S. spends an average of $47 billion combating illegal drugs each year. The main way police control drugs is through federal and state laws prohibiting the possession and sale of these dangerous substances. There are two main types of possession charges: simple possession and possession with the intent to distribute. While these charges […]
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