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If you find yourself being arrested or charged with a crime in Pennsylvania, the outcome of your case could hinge on a few considerations. It matters where the alleged crimes were committed, and it is also essential to hire a…

The law states that whatever you say can be used against you in court. But what about the searches you make? Several recent cases have revealed how the court views internet searches, including how police obtain them and use them…

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest food program, with more than $68 billion dollars going out to 42 million needy families every year. As an authorized SNAP retailer, you are entrusted with making sure every EBT…

Pennsylvania State Troopers practice what’s known as highway interdiction – looking out for drugs along roads and highways. This usually occurs during stops where the trooper has reason to believe that the driver is engaging in illegal activities. While these…

Pennsylvania takes child pornography charges seriously. Both distributors and viewers of sexual material displaying minors face some of the harshest criminal penalties available and the state has little tolerance for sex offenders. The penalties don’t end there. The additional consequences…

DUI testing is a well-established practice in Pennsylvania, but its accuracy has always been up for debate. Instruments need to be properly calibrated and used correctly. Not to mention, any number of factors can influence the results of a DUI…

Most people associate Title IX with sex discrimination and equal opportunity in the education environment, but the law extends to other areas of civil rights. Specifically, it applies to investigations and procedures involving claims of sexual misconduct. Universities, colleges, and…

When your university investigates assault or sexual harassment claims, it must do so according to 20 U.S.C. § 1681(a), also known as Title IX. While usually discussed regarding student-athletes, for colleges to receive federal funding, they must strictly comply with…

Thanks in part to popular podcasts and television series, people are becoming more familiar with the concept of false confessions. Unfortunately, false confessions are a reality in the criminal justice system and can lead to innocent people being convicted and…

As a parent, you dread your son or daughter bringing a letter home from school. It is difficult to learn about your child receiving detention or other disciplinary measures when they should be paying attention and behaving in class. As…