Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

Have you been stopped by police officers at a DUI checkpoint in Pennsylvania and asked if you’ve consumed alcohol before driving? These checkpoints are often questionable, but they are legal under strict circumstances in Pennsylvania. Police officers must remain stationary at a distinct checkpoint location for several hours while conducting DUI stops. While police do […]

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When Are Mechanics Responsible for Car Crashes in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

Not all car crashes are caused by driver negligence or error. Sometimes car crashes point to a much larger underlying issue, like a mechanical failure. Mechanical failure can stem from the negligence of the car manufacturer, designer, driver, or mechanic. Due to the complexity of these cases, it’s in your best interests to have an […]

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Could Racial Profiling Be Used as a Defense in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 18, 2021

It’s a sad reality that despite the progress that society has made to put an end to racism, this unfair bias continues to be a genuine problem in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In recent years, many prominent cases involving racial profiling by law enforcement have highlighted an ongoing issue. While Pennsylvania State Police adopted […]

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When Is Child Pornography a Federal Offense?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 4, 2021

Pennsylvania identifies various activities linked to child pornography as criminal acts through its sexual abuse laws. Under Pennsylvania Statute Title 18 § 6312(d), photographing, filming, or videotaping a sexual act involving a child under the age of 18, whether the action is real or mimicked, is a second-degree felony. If convicted, this charge carries severe […]

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When Is It Dangerous to Ride a Motorcycle in Pennsylvania?

Legally reviewed by:
Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
March 4, 2021

The morning and evening glare effect on the road is something automobile drivers think little about before traveling in their car. For motorcyclists, the driving hazards caused by glare require a great deal of caution. The commute to or from work can become abruptly more perilous when you find yourself looking straight into the sun […]

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