The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Thanks to TV police dramas, most Americans have heard the Miranda Rights spoken aloud more times than they can count. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, […]
Read MoreTop 5 Gun-Related Crimes Committed in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and federal statutes define a wide range of crimes that relate to firearms. Thousands of individuals in Pennsylvania face prosecution for gun-related crimes annually. Those convicted can receive significant sentences that include imprisonment, fines, and loss of their civil liberties (including the right to possess firearms). Here is a review of the top five […]
Read MoreFailing to Yield: Do You Have a Claim?
Traffic laws are meant to keep people safe and efficiently moving while using the roads. However, there can be several reasons why people who use the streets violate these laws, and failure-to-yield laws are no different. Breaching failure-to-yield laws is just as neglectful as breaking any other road rules. If you have been in an […]
Read MoreCan the Police Use Your Search History Against You?
When you are charged with a crime, the prosecutor has the burden of proving that you are guilty of committing that crime. The police collect evidence that supports that burden of proof. The digital times we live in give the police access to other avenues of evidence, such as finding when and where suspects were […]
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I Find Evidence of Nursing Home Abuse?
Choosing a nursing home is an important step for many seniors and their families. Moving into a nursing home is often a highly emotional decision, made only when seniors feel that they can no longer maintain their quality of life or the medical care they need if they remain in their own homes. When they […]
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