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...
Did the police officer have a good reason to pull you over? Imagine driving through Lancaster on a Friday night. After spending a few hours with your friends at your favorite bar, you decide to head home for the night. Halfway to your house, a police officer pulls you...
Former rowing coach accused of inappropriate behavior Pennsylvania residents have all but been bombarded with stories in the media lately about men in positions of power being accused of inappropriately wielding that power over young women. These acts most commonly...
What is Pennsylvania's age of consent? Among the topics making news headlines in Pennsylvania and around the nation frequently these days is that concerning alleged inappropriate relationships or conduct. If at least one of the parties involved in a situation is under...
Court says DUI blood test results not admissable Pennsylvania drivers who are ever stopped by a police officer and questioned for suspected drunk driving should know that the law provides specific rights to them in this process. Regardless of whether or not a person...
Can law enforcement search your vehicle during a traffic stop? Getting pulled over for speeding or other traffic violations in Pennsylvania is not all that uncommon. However, if a law enforcement officer pulls you over for a traffic violation and asks if he or she can...
The difference between petty and gross misdemeanors In Pennsylvania and much of the rest of the country, misdemeanors can be divided into two categories: petty and gross. What you're accused of affects whether or not you may receive one charge over the other, but just...
Avoid a DUI with the following tips Anyone can avoid a drunk driving arrest by simply refraining from driving after they drink alcohol. However, avoiding the temptation to drive drunk -- and avoiding situations where you misjudge whether your blood alcohol level is...
Health condition interference with field sobriety tests With patrols actively looking for suspected drunk drivers this Thanksgiving said to be stepping up, it is important for you or anyone you ride with to be aware of some basic elements of a drunk driving arrest....
State to crack down on suspected drunk driving Many people in Pennsylvania may well be used to public notices or campaigns about getting a designated driver or not drinking if they are driving over holidays. However, it is not just holidays like New Year's Day or the...