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Are parents liable for a child’s DUI?

It would be nice if everyone waited until they were 21 before drinking alcohol. However, many teens experiment while in high school and college and end up drinking well before they should. According to recent data, approximately 30 percent of teens between the ages of 15 and 17 have consumed alcohol. The danger with this is that many teens do not…

Be careful with spending even if you plan to file bankruptcy

Certain times of the year, such as the winter holidays and your loved ones’ birthdays, can lend themselves to more credit card spending than you would undertake other times of the year. Summer may also seem like a tempting time to spend because it is a popular time to vacation. However, if you are considering a bankruptcy filing, especially to…

Assault vs. aggravated assault vs. battery

While many people use the terms “battery” and “assault” interchangeably, there is a significant difference. This is why it is so important to learn the legal definitions of both in the state of Pennsylvania. In some cases, an attorney will attempt to reduce the charges. For example, if a person faces charges for battery, then a lawyer may attempt 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…

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,…

What can parents do when their kids are arrested for DUI?

Drunk driving takes far too many lives each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 4,500 people died in Pennsylvania alone between the years of 2003 and 2012 as a result of drunk driving. In addition to life lost, drunk driving can also result in a person getting arrested. This has a significant impact on everyone,…

5 ways a DUI can impact a person’s career

Driving while intoxicated is a serious public safety issue. According to the Pennsylvania DUI Association, an average of 29 traffic crashes related to alcohol would occur every day in 2015. People do more than put other’s lives in danger when getting behind the wheel drunk. They are also putting their own futures in jeopardy. DUI convictions can lead to more…

How will you spend the summer months?

Summer is officially here. For many, that means it’s summer barbecue time. While being out of school and taking vacation from work certainly is something to celebrate you need to be careful.  Regardless of where you are on the spectrum, be careful about any alcohol you take in during summer cook outs. Police are more aware of drivers over the summer…

Understanding the financial implications of a DUI

As the end of the semester draws near, there are sure to be plenty of parties on and around Greenburg’s several colleges. Celebrating the end of the term seems innocent enough, but too many students start the night by simply trying to have fun and end it wondering how they wound up behind bars. A DUI conviction can derail your…