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Steps to Take if Someone is Stalking You
Is someone stalking you? If so, it can be a scary situation. You may be leaving your workplace when you see your ex by your car. Or maybe you see someone pacing back and forth outside your house constantly, and you don’t even know who they are. Stalking is defined...
Read moreHow Do You Know if Someone is Trespassing on Your Property?
If you own a home or property, you want to enjoy it without random people coming over without your permission. However, people do enter a property without authorization for various reasons. They may be looking for something to steal. They may be looking for a spot to hunt or fish....
Read moreWhat is Vehicular Homicide?
When you think of homicide, you may imagine someone intentionally killing someone. However, vehicular homicide is not an intentional act. But it does mean breaking the law and causing a fatal car accident. Vehicular homicide is a serious crime. It is considered a felony under Pennsylvania law, so you’ll want...
Read moreAre There Different Degrees of Assault?
Each state has its own laws when it comes to crimes such as assault. While there are often some similarities, you will want to know the laws and penalties involved if you have been arrested. Pennsylvania recognizes two main types of assault: simple assault and aggravated assault. Here’s a look...
Read moreWhat are the Penalties for Public Intoxication?
Many people enjoy having a few alcoholic beverages from time to time, but being drunk in public is against the law. This is called public intoxication. Basically, a police officer can arrest someone who appears to be intoxicated in public. Signs of intoxication can be subjective, but they typically include...
Read moreWhat is Considered a Violent Crime in PA?
There are many crimes that a person can be accused of in Pennsylvania. Crimes are generally classified as either misdemeanors or felonies, with misdemeanors being less severe than felonies. Felonies often include violent crimes but can also encompass serious non-violent offenses. Under Consolidated Statutes, Title 42, § 9714, “crimes of...
Read moreWhat are the Penalties for a DUI in PA?
For many people, driving under the influence is no big deal. They do it every weekend and never get caught. Until one day, they do, and they are scared. Now what? Pennsylvania takes DUI offenses seriously. While the law focuses on treatment for first-time DUI offenders, you could still face...
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