Pennsylvania law prohibits the possession of designated substances. If you get cited for drug possession, your punishment depends on various factors. The law distinguishes punishment for felony possession instead of just having an illegal substance on your person....
Inattentional blindness is a normal psychological phenomenon that most people will experience multiple times in their lives. However, when it happens to drivers, it suddenly turns into a major potential danger and an almost guaranteed source of car crashes. But how...
Of the most common injuries victims suffer from in car crashes, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have one of the biggest media profiles. After all, a TBI serves as a potential life-altering injury with a huge impact on its victims. In order to reduce the chance of...
When an officer requests that you take a breath analysis test, it is actually a request? Though you may feel like you have room to refuse, do you? In actuality, the matter is often more complicated than you may initially think. In order to understand where your rights...
If you transport cumbersome or hazardous items for a living, you likely know the importance of a commercial driver's license (CDL). Without this document, you cannot do your job without risking heavy fines or even jail time. One of the most common threats to a CDL is...
No matter how skilled you are behind the wheel, all drivers face dangers. Motorists that pay attention to their surroundings are less likely to experience an accident. Keep yourself safe in the car by learning some of the top risks drivers face. Glaring winter sun The...
You always take your time on your taxes and double-check your figures. Authorities accused you of tax fraud recently. Do the charges stem from a misunderstanding? Yahoo! explores accidental tax fraud and how it happens. Find out where you erred, so you know how to...
Thanks to prescription drugs, many people can fight off or at least manage the symptoms of an illness or some other health condition. However, Pennsylvania has been experiencing the problem of drug abuse, particularly of opioids. Some people are so desperate to...
Pennsylvania's statutes categorize embezzlement as theft, which could result in a misdemeanor or felony charge. The U.S. Department of Justice describes embezzlement as fraudulently misappropriating property placed in an individual's trust. Property that employees...
Like most people, you probably worry more about the initial bite than the complications that may follow an animal bite. According to the CDC, cats and dogs may carry the bacteria Capnocytophaga. If cats or dogs have the bacteria in their mouth, they may spread it to...