When a friend offers you a ride, you might feel that you have no reason to refuse their generous offer. Even if you know that your friend might have illegal substances in their car, you may think that it will not affect you because the drugs clearly are not yours. If...
When you take to the roads in Pennsylvania in the winter months, you face added risks. An inexperienced driver could fail to account for snow or ice and smash into your vehicle, causing personal injury. While you can not prevent all accidents, you can take measures to...
Driving under the influence of alcohol has serious consequences in Pennsylvania, especially for chronic offenders. The state recently toughened penalties for motorists with multiple DUI convictions. The change came about in an attempt to keep dangerous drivers off the...
An SUV has a top-heavy design that makes it more prone to rollover accidents than other vehicles. Because of this, they usually have warning labels in the vehicle that will mention the rollover risk. Hot Cars notes that the rollover risk issue is a natural part of the...
Having a working sense of what happens when the state accuses you of a crime could bring some peace of mind during this chaotic life event. A few of the details differ from common knowledge. 1. Police notified The City of Harrisburg has launched an online crime...
Money laundering is a white-collar crime that involves moving cash around to hide its origin. FATF explains dirty money that comes from crime cannot go immediately into circulation from the hands of the criminals because it is too easy to trace. For this reason, any...
Getting a DUI charge is one potentially life-changing thing that some people do not give enough attention to. Some falsely believe that a charge will naturally go nowhere, or that even a first-time conviction is not so bad. However, just one conviction could actually...
With drug-related offenses, people generally face penalties including fines and jail time. For those struggling with substance abuse, however, consequences such as these do not always help prevent recidivism. The Pennsylvania drug court program combines criminal...
If you are a fan of vintage game shows, you undoubtedly know Bob Barker concluded every episode of The Price Is Right by reminding pet owners to spay or neuter their animals. Still, for a variety of reasons, many dog owners put off these procedures either temporarily...
While dogs can add lots of joy to your life, they can also cause serious injuries when their owners are negligent. Owning a dog is a big responsibility, and pet owners must ensure their dogs are properly socialized and under their control. In the event a dog bites...
