Society at large is aware that sexual assault and other violent crimes occur in jails and correctional facilities between inmates; however, sexual assault and victimization of inmates by facility staff is lesser known. Institutional Sexual Assault Statistics According to a study by RTI international, 4 percent of state and federal prison inmates and 3.2 percent of local jail inmates in… READ MORE
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Primary and secondary school students spend more time with their teachers during the school year than anyone else, even their parents. Teachers are responsible for teaching core subjects, coaching sports and other extracurricular activities, and ensuring the student is prepared for promotion to the next grade and graduation. Teachers often foster a special, lifetime relationship with their students. While most… READ MORE
St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday celebrating Irish culture and commemorating Christianity’s arrival in Ireland, is widely celebrated throughout Chester County and Pennsylvania, including The Pub by Wegmans in Malvern is hosting a week-long celebration in honor of the national holiday. There will be tons of festivities involving Irish music, food, and drink—especially beer and other alcoholic beverages. As a result,… READ MORE
DUI is a highly prosecuted crime in Pennsylvania. DUI is a peculiar criminal offense, because it can happen to anyone. Most people charged with DUI are not “criminals”. They just happened to be driving a vehicle after a few drinks at a party, football game, or other social event. DUI charges can be complex and have several different components, including… READ MORE
Because of Pennsylvania’s beautiful landscapes, varying terrain, and popular riding routes motorcycle accidents are frequent in the state. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) annual crash statistics, 3,284 motorcycle accidents occurred in 2014. Of these accidents, 184 were fatal. If you were injured in an accident with a motorcycle along Pennsylvania’s many popular riding routes, including PA 944… READ MORE
Through Speakeasy Publications, Attorney Lee A. Ciccarelli, has published Charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania, Useful Info Revealed that may Help you in your Case. Attorney Ciccarelli has provided a detailed explanation of the DUI process in Pennsylvania, including chapters on “Top 5 Things to Do After a DUI Arrest”, “Top Misconceptions about Being Arrested for DUI”, and “Potential Penalties… READ MORE
According to the Penn Record, a New York citizen in 2013 reached a $6.6-million-dollar settlement with a bar in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The man argued that the bartender overserved him while he was severely and clearly intoxicated. At this point is where the tavern’s liability begins because it would have been obvious to any bartender that the man was… READ MORE
Drugged Driving DUI continue to increase according to last years statistics The Governors Highway Safety Association is seeing the affect of the increased awareness about not drinking and driving. Now the GHSA says that while Drinking and Driving has taken a steady yearly decrease, Drugged Driver is the highest it has ever been and growing every year, according to… READ MORE
Dog attacks are one of the most fearful ways to incur injuries. Other accidents, like those involving motor vehicles are terrifying in their own right, but are usually over within seconds. Dog attacks could be prolonged and unrelenting, making it a dreaded way of becoming injured. According to Penn Record, a few years ago in Pennsylvania, a nine-year-old girl went to… READ MORE
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a driver’s request to take a breathalyzer test instead of a blood test, amounted to a refusal of the chemical test for the purpose of proving a DUI. Under Pennsylvania’s implied consent law, all motorists are assumed to automatically consent to chemical testing when they get behind the wheel. If a driver is suspected… READ MORE