A juvenile driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is no less life changing than an adult DUI. The penalties and consequences can make it difficult for a juvenile to move on with normal life and leave the conviction behind as an adult. While juvenile convictions and penalties are meant to be more rehabilitative than punitive, they can still take a… READ MORE
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In a criminal case, a judge can use probation or parole to allow people convicted of a crime the opportunity to avoid prison or leave prison earlier than the full term of the sentence. Probation and parole are two entirely separate allowances, but both are meant to help ease the transition back into society and minimize the odds of committing… READ MORE
Domestic violence is a major topic of conversation across the United States. With nearly 20 people physically abused by a partner per minute the U.S., domestic violence represents a significant issue. Educating yourself about domestic violence can help you avoid, prevent, and get out of an abusive relationship. It can also give you the information you need to help others.… READ MORE
Mike Kelly, United States Representative for Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district, introduced the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017 on April 4, 2017. Kelly was also credited with introducing both the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2015 and Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2014, but neither of those two bills were enacted. Less than one week after Kelly… READ MORE
When you send your children to college, it’s natural to have concerns about their health, safety, and wellbeing. It’s likely their first time living on their own, and, as a parent, you want to make sure they will be okay. Unfortunately, you have more to worry about than just what your children will eat and how they will do in… READ MORE
Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 166, otherwise known as “Act 5 of 2016,” last February and the bill took effect that November. Act 5 amended Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow individuals who have served their punishment and remained free of arrest, prosecution, or conviction for 10 years following misdemeanor convictions to petition the court for… READ MORE
The Herald-Mail reported last month that the Waynesboro Area School Board and the Borough of Waynesboro on the southern border of Pennsylvania had been “brainstorming ways to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists near the Waynesboro Area Middle School entrance,” as school administrators said students are crossing the borough-owned road to access the local mall parking lot. In the northwest… READ MORE
In any divorce case involving minors or dependent children, child custody will be a significant issue. If you are lucky enough to have an uncontested divorce where you and your spouse can agree to the terms of a child custody arrangement, your child custody decision may be as easy as a judge signing off on your agreement. If, however, you… READ MORE
Alimony, or spousal support, is a possible outcome of divorce in which the court orders one spouse to pay the other, to make up any unfair economic differences that result from the dissolution of marriage. Understanding alimony in your divorce case can prepare you for potential paperwork, processes, and outcomes that lie ahead. Learn the laws and procedures for deciding… READ MORE
Recently, our personal injury team successfully negotiated a significant monetary settlement for a client injured in a motor vehicle accident. He was a passenger in a car driving through a traffic light intersection on Lincoln Highway in Caln Township, Chester County. His vehicle had a green light, but a driver coming from the other direction ran her red light. Another… READ MORE