You may have some passing familiarity with your Miranda rights through their frequent features in police movies and television shows. This is, after all, the infamous "right to remain silent". But in the real world, the Miranda rights serve a much greater purpose than...
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Can a mediator help your divorce?
When you and your spouse decide to get divorced, you may wonder what your options are. You likely want to save time, money and hardship. In order to do that, you might want to consider going for mediation instead of traditional litigation, which involves taking your...
Can a DUI change your career outcome?
When dealing with a DUI, most people think about the short-term consequences first. After all, time in jail and hefty fines weigh heavily on anyone's mind. But a DUI conviction can have much longer and farther-reaching consequences, too. In fact, it could entirely...
A look at crime rates in Reading
Comparing crime rates from year to year and place to place can reveal some interesting patterns. Taking into account errors in reporting and other anomalies, the statistics can provide a glimpse of a community. The city of Reading shows higher crime rates than much...
Can your child choose which parent to live with?
Adjusting to a divorce is difficult for everyone, especially children. When parents divorce, kids must deal with major life changes that they can not choose or control. Sometimes, the child expresses a preference about which parent he or she would prefer to live or...
What are common mistakes mothers make during divorce?
Going through divorce is a difficult and trying process for just about anyone. Unfortunately, there are no cheat codes to get through the situation easier, either. However, knowing what to expect and what mistakes to avoid can certainly make the process a little more...
What are the types of assault and the penalties for conviction?
In the state of Pennsylvania, there are two categories of assault. What are these categories and what kind of penalties and sentencing can a defendant convicted of this crime expect? Simple assault Simple assault refers to intentionally or recklessly trying to injure...
Repeat DUI consequences will continue long into your future
Perhaps a law enforcement officer stopped you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). If convicted, this would represent your second DUI offense within a year. The penalties will increase and so will the adverse effects on your future. Penalties...
How are co-parenting and parallel parenting different?
You probably agonize over how you and your ex will raise your children after your divorce. Some divorces end with each spouse wishing to have as little contact with the other as possible. If you and your former spouse share custody, you might have to decide what form...
Will you face eviction after a DUI?
One lapse in judgment can find you behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. However, that one seemingly small instance of bending the rules can have a huge impact on your life. Most Pennsylvania DUI offenses are misdemeanors, but that doesn't mean you...
