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Month: September 2017

The pros and cons of the healthy housing market

The advantages to owning a home can be endless: the stability of location, financial benefits and full control over maintenance and remodeling are only a few of the many rewards ownership can bring. There are various reasons why buying a home can be advantageous over renting a living space, but sometimes the guidelines of mortgages, real estate transactions and other legal…

DUI charges and the state’s changing laws

Drunk driving charges are serious in every state, but in Pennsylvania, recent changes in the law give no second chances. Some in the state are even calling the widespread drunk driving issue the “DUI war,” remarking on the growing concern of unsafe roads. Are the recent changes in Pennsylvania’s drunk driving laws enough to make real change? The Pennsylvania Homepage…

What is aggravated assault?

Assault is a serious offense that carries a lot of jail time for the perpetrator. According to data collected by The National Center for Victims of Crime, nearly 1,000,000 cases of aggravated assault took place in 2012 alone. Out of all those cases, nearly 95 percent involved someone with a weapon. Many people become confused regarding the differences between assault and battery,…

Medical bankruptcy: is there a solution?

Depending on the nation’s economic state, the abundance of available jobs and a multitude of other factors, financial matters can become trying on individuals and families. One looming cause of bankruptcy in Pennslyvania is medical bankruptcy, in which individuals may seek governmental help in distressing financial times caused by overwhelming medical bills. There are many reasons why countless Pennsylvania residents…

The penalties of a first-time DUI charge

There rightfully exist a number of penalties attached to drunk driving offenses, but sometimes, a mild offense simply occurs out of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Pennsylvania, like most states, contains a set of laws and penalties regarding driving under the influence. Often these penalties can be lasting, and can negatively impact a person’s career and…