Getting Teens to Think Twice About Drinking and Driving

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
April 23, 2020

Pennsylvania parents may find that their teenagers don’t listen as well as they would like, but where drinking and driving is concerned, it is imperative that the message gets through. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tends to be very successful in making such messages memorable. The idea of friends not letting friends […]

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The Penalties for Marijuana Distribution in Pennsylvania

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
November 4, 2015

Although it is a scheduled controlled substance, drug crimes involving marijuana are handled differently than those involving other illegal substances in Pennsylvania. This includes offenses relating to the distribution of marijuana. In order for people to help protect their rights, it may be helpful for them to have an understanding of marijuana distribution charges, and […]

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What Is Prosecutorial Misconduct?

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
October 18, 2023

The criminal justice system is meant to protect you and others in Pennsylvania, and throughout the U.S. Certain transgressions on the part of prosecutors, however, may lead to your wrongful conviction. We at Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, are frequently asked on what grounds people may appeal a criminal conviction. In this post, we will […]

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What Is Forgery?

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
October 21, 2015

Like many people in Philadelphia, the fake paintings often featured in suspense and action films are likely what come to mind when you think of forgery. There are, however, numerous situations when duplications or replications may be considered forgery. In order to protect yourself from being charged with this type of white collar crime, it […]

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Automotive Fatalities in Pennsylvania

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
October 20, 2015

Recent data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that fatalities resulting from car accidents have been on a steady decline, but it is still one of the most common reasons for death in the United States. In 2013, the most recent year that complete data is available, the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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