The term “dry reckless” is going to look a little strange to many people reading this. The reality is that most places around the country do not refer to reckless driving as dry reckless. However, in Pennsylvania and a few other locations, that is exactly what dry reckless means. A dry reckless charge could be considered a misdemeanor offense in… READ MORE
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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the crime of assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. In general, we will find that a person faces assault charges if they inflict or attempt to inflict physical injury on another person. However, the level of the charge a person faces will depend on various factors related to each particular… READ MORE
Getting into a vehicle accident can be a confusing experience for those involved. This is particularly true when it comes to determining how long you have to file a vehicle accident claim in an effort to recover compensation for your losses. The reality is that there are various timeframes that car accident victims in Pennsylvania need to be aware of.… READ MORE
Even though everybody understands that they need to abide by the rules of the road to ensure the safety of everybody around them, the reality is that the failure to yield the right-of-way is a significant contributor to vehicle accidents throughout Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there can be some confusion about what the right-of-way laws are throughout the Commonwealth. Here, we want… READ MORE
Sentencing hearings are often the “lesser-known” portions of a criminal trial. However, a sentencing hearing carries significant weight for any party directly involved in a case. In general, most people are aware of the criminal trial process where a jury hears a case, disappears to make their decision, and comes back to the courtroom to let their decision be known.… READ MORE
Being arrested and charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. An arrest and potential charges can provoke anxiety for an individual as well as their family members as they seek to determine the best of steps moving forward. Here, we want to discuss what your rights are following an arrest for any crime, whether a misdemeanor or a… READ MORE
The prospect of becoming a convicted felon can be scary for those facing charges as well as their family members. There are various types of felony offenses in Pennsylvania, including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, rape, kidnapping, or some, certain types of property theft, and more. Felony charges arise anytime a person has allegedly committed a serious offense. Prosecutors… READ MORE
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been plenty of debates about how employers should approach the safety of their workers. Many people may not realize that one of the biggest debates in Congress has been about whether or not employers should be granted liability from employee-generated COVID-19 lawsuits. Ultimately, Congress has not passed a liability shield of this sort. This… READ MORE
2020 has been an incredibly stressful year for just about everybody. Two of the biggest issues that have arisen this year have also led to various questions that we had not really thought about previously – the COVID-19 pandemic and incidents of police misconduct. In particular, many people are wondering whether a police officer can make a person roll their… READ MORE
Protests have raged across the country over the last few months, driven in part by the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. These cases, along with many others this year and over the last decade, have raised serious questions about how widespread police misconduct is in agencies throughout the country. Pennsylvania is no exception. Here,… READ MORE