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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 have heard about “stand your ground laws” in the past few years. This is mostly due to the controversial February 2012 Trayvon Martin case, among other recent incidents. Unfortunately, few people understand what ‘stand your ground’ means. If…

Being charged with a crime is always concerning. However, your situation could be made worse when you have a professional license to maintain. For instance, when you are a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania, a criminal conviction could cost you your…

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…

Fienman Defense is pleased to announce Attorney Michael H. Fienman’s inclusion into Pennsylvania’s SuperLawyers ‘Rising Stars’ list for 2019. With no more than 2.5% of a state’s attorneys receiving recognition, the selection process alone sets attorney Fienman apart. A program…

A commercial driver was recently pulled over in his 18-wheeler on the Northeast Extension of 476 for speeding and careless driving. As a professional driver, a careless driving citation and the points attached to such a violation would put his…