If you are a Pennsylvania resident, have suffered an injury or an illness, and can no longer work, you might have thought about filing a Social Security Disability claim. Although you may have heard that it takes a long time to receive approval, certain conditions and...
If a police officer has probable cause to believe that you have violated a traffic law, that person may instigate a traffic stop. At this point, an officer may ask you to submit to field sobriety tests to determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol....
If you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania, you will likely be asked to take a test to confirm your sobriety. These tests are mainly breathalyzer or blood tests. They each have their pros and cons that you should consider...
Narcissism is a complex disorder with which to contend, and being locked in a Pennsylvania child custody battle with someone on the extreme end of the spectrum is the opposite of easy. Since people with high narcissistic tendencies tend to be self-absorbed and...
Children have the right to legal counsel when it has been proven or alleged that they are a dependent child, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure. Youths' right to counsel in juvenile court proceedings became a constitutional right in 1967....
A criminal record can make life very difficult for you in Pennsylvania. For example, you could be denied a job or access to rent or buy an apartment because of a small mistake you made ten years ago. However, depending on the type of charge and the time since your...
In Pennsylvania, the exact amount of Social Security Disability benefits that someone gets can vary a lot based on their situation. Maximizing these benefits and trying to get the highest possible level can make a big difference when it comes to income, so it is worth...
If you are a Pennsylvania business owner who is getting divorced, items held inside of the marital estate will be split in an equitable fashion. This means that you may lose a portion of your company to your spouse, and depending on the facts in your particular case,...
A breath test allows an officer in Pennsylvania to check a suspected driver for drunk driving. The tests collect a breath sample from the driver to measure blood alcohol content. However, the accuracy is debated, and drivers may challenge the results. Defenses to...
Social Security is a powerful and wide-ranging government benefit that will affect everyone who reaches retirement age. Its disability benefits provide support for people whose disability prevents them from working. Understanding how the benefits work in Pennsylvania...