Is It Illegal To Spank Your Child in Pennsylvania?
Spanking is a form of child punishment with a long history. Many of today’s parents were spanked as children, and some still believe that spanking has a place in proper child-rearing. Controversy over spanking children runs high. Several European countries have banned spanking, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child calls […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Hit and Run Accidents
Earlier this year, Dennis Rodman made the news for an unfortunate auto accident after driving the wrong way on the highway. Apparently, he did not leave behind his contact details with the other driver. While he did not ultimately walk away with a hit-and-run charge, not everyone is so lucky when they make a mistake. […]
Read MoreWarrant Required? Cellphone Owners May Not Be Protected in These Situations
When ringing in the New Year, you may have resolved to limit time you devoted to surfing or texting on your cellphone. If you’re like many Americans, however, the urge to grab the phone to respond to whatever message has been sent your way may override any well-meaning goals proposed in the early hours of […]
Read MoreWhy It’s Important Never to Talk to a Cop
Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made a landmark ruling in the case Miranda vs. Arizona. You have no doubt heard the words they mandated in that ruling over and over again: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Those […]
Read MoreCriminal Record Haunts Job Applicant
Pennsylvania residents who find themselves facing criminal charges will have many things to learn about. The criminal defense process is one part of things they will need to know but so too is how a potential conviction may affect the rest of their lives. From a reckless driving charge to a homicide charge, these situations […]
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