Raising a child nowadays can seem like a herculean feat, especially if your son or daughter has behavioral issues. It is not uncommon for troubled kids to use drugs or alcohol, unfortunately. According to Psychology Today, though, you can take steps to discourage your...
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Is there a legal defense for a bar fight?
After an evening at a favorite Reading watering hole, a person may find themself caught in an altercation. When alcohol lowers inhibitions, misunderstandings can flare into a raucous battle. What should a person know about possible charges and consequences after a bar...
PA Supreme Court rules out marijuana smell as probable cause
When law enforcement pulls over a driver, officers must follow procedures indicated by their department's policies. Deviation from this procedure risks violating a person's fundamental rights. Anytime other laws change, law enforcement procedures may require a change...
What may help you contest retail theft charges?
You probably spend more time shopping in the winter months, so you should be aware of how stores deter people from shoplifting. Sometimes store employees will catch a person in the act of taking an item without paying for it, but there are times when an innocent...
Are you working for a pill mill?
To help combat pain, doctors use opioids as part of their arsenal. For those with chronic pain, continuing to use opioids may lead to a lifetime of addiction, and sometimes some doctors will give out those pills for a price. As a doctor or nurse, you took an oath to...
Can you tactfully address your criminal record in an interview?
Preparing for a job interview in Pennsylvania may seem intimidating when you know you will most likely need to answer questions about your criminal past. While this reality is not something you can avoid, you can control your preparation for talking confidently about...
What do you know about felonies and becoming a real estate agent?
You want to become a licensed real estate agent, but your recent encounter with Pennsylvania law enforcement left you with a felony and doubts about your career path. Could your charge prevent you from earning your license? Chron explains your rights regarding real...
What are ways credit card theft may happen?
If you are in a situation where law enforcement suspects you of credit card theft, you may wonder how someone can get a hold of a credit card in the first place, particularly from someone who is not an acquaintance. As it turns out, a lot of credit card theft happens...
Can you lose your Pennsylvania teaching license due to DUI?
Before you may undergo certification as a teacher in Pennsylvania, you must pass a background check and answer a series of questions about your past. Whether you have “good moral character” is also a determining factor in terms of whether you become certified to teach...
Getting through a criminal case and a divorce
We have seen this situation more often than you might expect: One spouse gets in trouble with the law, and the other decides the partnership is no longer viable. This is more likely if things were not perfect before the arrest. Along with money trouble and...