Blogs
Can I obtain custody of my grandchild?
Unfortunately, some divorce cases can be messy, especially when it comes to determining custody of children. Whether it is due to a temporary hardship or other factors, such as drug use, there are times where neither parent is suitable to have custody of their...
When does a drunken brawl constitute assault?
Many people in Berks County will head to area bars for happy hour after work, to watch the big game, or simply to meet up with friends. However, alcohol sometimes gets the best of us, fueling arguments between two friends or even strangers. Sometimes these arguments...
Penalties for drunk driving depend on BAC
Like other states, Pennsylvania has different levels of penalties for drunk driving that depend on different circumstances. Specifically, the law of Pennsylvania considers prior drunk driving offenses and the level of a person’s blood alcohol content at the time of...
How do breath tests compare to blood tests?
Pennsylvania law enforcement officers use several different methods to determine whether a driver is operating a vehicle while intoxicated, including roadside breath tests. These small devices measure drivers’ blood alcohol content level; however, studies show that...
Breath alcohol tests – An overview
When law enforcement officers suspect people of drinking and driving, they may ask them to submit to breath alcohol tests. Drivers’ performance on these tests may contribute to their arrests, as well as provide evidence of their alleged intoxication at trial....
4 requirements for a legal sobriety checkpoint
Few things can ruin an otherwise epic night on the town faster than seeing flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. After all, a DUI arrest can cost you a considerable amount. While roadside stops are a common way to catch drunk drivers, officers in Pennsylvania also...
How much does a Pennsylvania DUI raise your auto insurance?
All states take drinking and driving extremely seriously, so it is reasonable to anticipate significant penalties if authorities in Pennsylvania charge and then convict you of driving under the influence. Even if it is your first time facing this type of conviction,...
Depression and the divorce process
We know that the financial toll of divorce is very hard for some people, such as those who lose a significant amount of their assets due to property division and parents who are not able to spend very much time with their kids due to an unfavorable custody decision....
Addressing physical abuse during the divorce process
People split up for a wide variety of reasons, from less serious factors such as growing apart to very concerning issues such as domestic violence. Many people are subjected to intimate partner violence, which occurs in different ways (physical, emotional, financial...
Sharing the road with horse drawn vehicles
As a driver in the Reading area, you might occasionally approach a vehicle that is not powered by an internal combustion engine. Instead, a horse is pulling the vehicle. Under Pennsylvania law, horse-drawn carriages have the right to use the road, so state drivers...
