Despite what TV shows and movies might depict, citizens are not required to hand over their property to police simply because they were asked. The U.S. Constitution protects Pennsylvania citizens from any type of illegal search and seizure of their property. Unfortunately, defendants building their criminal defense are often unsure of what constitutes an illegal search.
Can I challenge a search and seizure in my criminal defense?
Pennsylvania workers' compensation: Q and A, part 4
Injured in a work accident in Pennsylvania? Suffering from a work-related illness? Lose a loved one from either of the two? This week's column will continue answering common questions about workers' compensation insurance and benefits.
Pennsylvania workers' compensation: Q and A, part 3
Still more questions about work comp? Here are some more answers. This week, this column will continue its Q and A series about workers' compensation benefits that may be available Pennsylvania residents.
Pennsylvania is serious about shoplifting offenses
Shoplifting may not seem like a serious crime. Many people, especially teenagers or college-aged adults, may feel the temptation to try shoplifting. It may seem like a victimless crime, but, in reality, it can put jobs at risk. Because retailers mark up items to reflect a certain amount of theft, everyone else ends up paying for shoplifted items. The more items destroyed or stolen from a store, the greater the potential mark-up.
Pennsylvania workers' compensation: Q and A, part 2
This week's column will be a continuation in the work comp series. As stated last week, numerous Pennsylvania residents may have questions about workers' compensation. A couple of those questions will be addressed below.
