Defendant’s Sentences to Be Revised Due to New Ruling
People in Pennsylvania who find themselves arrested for serious felony crimes must always try to remember that the criminal justice process offers them opportunities for a fair defense. This includes appeals that can be made even after a trial is complete and a sentence has been handed down. For some defendants, this can offer the […]
Read MoreDistractions and Hands-Free Driving
Although Pennsylvania roads may be safer as motorists refrain from activities such as texting or using hand-held smartphones while driving, distractions can occur in spite of these efforts. Statistics suggest that a majority of motorists believe that today’s engineering with technology devices incorporated into the dash implies that these tools are safe. However, the use […]
Read MoreWhat Is Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition?
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Philadelphia, you are no doubt fearful of the consequences that you may face. These can range from any number of things based on the individual circumstances of your case. According to the State of Pennsylvania, if you have never had a DUI before or never had […]
Read MoreState Aims to Toughen DUI Penalties
Drivers in Pennsylvania who have been arrested and charged with some type of impaired driving offense know that the state’s consequences for these things can be severe. Almost every aspect of a driver’s life can be impacted by a drunk driving conviction. Understanding how the law continues to evolve in this area is important for […]
Read MoreSocial Media Can Reveal Workers’ Compensation Fraud
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that fraud among workers’ compensation claims costs insurers and employers about $7.2 billion every year. Pennsylvania workers could be interested to learn that insurers are turning to social media and surveillance to detect fraudulent claims and dishonest workers. In California alone, workers’ compensation fraud investigators identified more than 5,700 […]
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