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....
3 things you can do to avoid a DUI arrest
Most people who get arrested for drunk driving will only have it happen one time in their lives. Nevertheless, some Pennsylvania drivers find themselves getting in trouble with DUI charges again and again. If you want to avoid a DUI arrest -- no matter what your...
Halloween weekend is often an enforcement focus for DUIs
There are certain days of the week and times of day when you are more likely to encounter drivers under the influence of alcohol. The weekend, specifically Friday and Saturday nights and early mornings, are often a time when people socialize and use alcohol. The hours...
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...
Can you get convicted of a DUI if you refuse a breath test?
You were driving home and got pulled over by law enforcement. For whatever reason, the officer stated that he or she suspected you had been drinking or possibly doing illegal drugs. You get asked to step out of the vehicle for a roadside test. You comply, and you...
