Raising a teenager comes with many challenges. While you hope you instilled proper morals, underage crimes still happen. Theft-related offenses hold the top spot as the most frequent charge. According to the 2021 Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission’s annual...
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3 reasons your employer might deny you workers’ compensation
Almost every occupation entails some risk of injury, be it a back injury due to heavy lifting at a construction site or a repetitive stress injury common in an office environment. You might spend little time worrying about the possibility of an injury, however, if you...
Appealing a workers’ comp denial in Pennsylvania
If you experience an injury or illness at work in Pennsylvania, your employer's workers' compensation insurance policy covers the cost of your medical expenses and lost wages. You have the right to file an appeal if the insurer denies your claim. Learn about the steps...
Your DUI charge and eligibility for the Pennsylvania ARD program
While driving home from a fraternity party, law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of DUI. As a college student and first offender, you worry about the impact this will have on everything from your student loan to your admission to graduate school. Is there an...
Signs of malnutrition and dehydration in nursing home residents
Nursing homes serve some of the most vulnerable: older adults who can no longer live independently and may have debilitating physical or mental conditions. Unfortunately, even though these individuals often require a high level of care, nursing home neglect is all too...
Will you be working in the rain this spring?
Do you live in or around the Erie area? If so, you know that the spring season can be one of the most enjoyable times of the year. You also know that plenty of rain is sure to enter the region over the course of several months. If you work outdoors, it's imperative...
Don’t let spring break fun destroy your academic future!
For those in college, it's common and even expected to go a little wild during spring break. Before you finish the academic year, complete with exams and final projects, you have a last chance to blow off a little steam and enjoy yourself. Spring break has become...
Pennsylvania’s ignition interlock program for DUI offenders
There are a lot of potential consequences for those accused or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania. In addition to criminal penalties, such as fines and jail time, people facing DUI charges may also have to deal with the frustration of an...
Treat your prescription drugs with care or risk criminal charges
Your doctor prescribed you a medication that was necessary given your symptoms at the time. You (or your insurance) paid for the consultation with the doctor, as well as for the prescription medication that you picked up from the pharmacy. You may think that the pills...
How to handle a DUI stop
It's Friday night in Erie, so you do what you always do. You change out of your work clothes and head over to the bar to hang out with the guys. You have a few drinks and a few laughs, and when happy hour ends, you call it a night. You hop in your car and head home....