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Month: October 2017

Estate planning and beneficiaries

With estate planning, there are a world of challenges that may arise and issues that you may need to consider. For example, you could be trying to decide whether a trust or a will is the right move, or you might be having a hard time naming an executor. However, it can also be tricky for some people to decide…

Pennsylvania and the opioid crisis

Drug crimes — especially those involving opiates — are a bleak but concerning matter in Pennsylvania. The state is not exempt from the opioid crisis currently at stake across the country, and recent news shows that officials in the area are cracking down on the issue now more than ever before. While the drug problem is one the nation hopes to…

What jobs can people lose from getting a DUI?

Drinking and driving is a serious public health issue. For each day in 2014, an average of 29 vehicle crashes took place where one of the drivers had drunk alcohol prior. This information comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  Although a person arrested for drinking while under the influence of alcohol can face jail time and serious fines, there is another…

Car theft and the numbers

Vehicle theft is no small crime in Pennsylvania. Regardless of the motivation of the crime, the state penalizes incidents of theft seriously, and through a complex and detailed system. However, some situations create doubt as to whether a defendant intended to steal the property; such legal situations can stem from a defendant’s age, mental capacity and other factors. While determining…