What types of guns are illegal in Pennsylvania? If you are a Pennsylvania gun enthusiast, you need to be aware that you are prohibited from owning certain types of guns in our state. Per FindLaw, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranks Pennsylvania as the 10th...
What happens if I miss my court date? If you are a Pennsylvania resident who failed to appear in court for a traffic ticket or any other civil or criminal court proceeding, there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest. Rule 1910.13-1 of the Pennsylvania Code...
Pennsylvania schoolgirls facing serious charges for food prank The school years can be difficult for children and teenagers. They may not only have to endure bullying and peer pressure but can also be faced with difficult decisions. It is not always easy to know what...
Officers need probable cause to pull you over while driving You had a few drinks. You decided to drive home, knowing that you didn't feel intoxicated enough to have to worry. Despite driving safely, you see an officer turn on his lights behind you. If you're stopped...
When can I lose my right to own a gun? If you are like many Pennsylvania residents, your Second Amendment right to bear arms is very dear to you. If you are like most gun owners, you are a good person who possesses, stores and uses his or her guns in a highly...
New Justice Department policy encourages marijuana prosecutions Pennsylvania is one of 29 states that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Seven of these states, of which Pennsylvania is not one, have gone further and legalized the recreational use of marijuana...
Intent to kill not present with involuntary manslaughter charge It can be frightening to be blamed for a fatality and to face charges as a result. If you were accused of unintentionally causing the death of another person, you are probably facing manslaughter charges....
What is aggravated indecent assault? If you are charged with aggravated indecent assault in Pennsylvania, this is a statutory charge that is unique to our state. Were you charged with committing the same act(s) in another state, the charge would be different. As...
What is the difference between simple and aggravated assault? If you are a Pennsylvania resident who has been charged with assault, you may be unclear as to exactly what you are alleged to have done. As FindLaw explains, there are two types of assault in Pennsylvania,...
The many types of traffic tickets As you make your way down the road, you know just how important it is to obey the law at all times. If you don't, it's possible that you could find yourself in trouble with the police at some point. The older you get, the easier it is...