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If you have children, then what happens with custody will be your biggest concern in your upcoming divorce. When parents can't settle their own custody matters, litigation becomes necessary. Family law judges should try to learn a bit about your family so that they...
There are many drugs that are against the law or prohibited in Pennsylvania. Recreational marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine are all substances that result in criminal charges for simple possession. There are many other drugs that are subject to certain...
Adjusting your status to become a permanent resident is an exciting process. While you are legally in the country, your visa will eventually expire. There is a limit to how many times you can renew your visa, even if you comply with all domestic laws and immigration...
The Constitution establishes basic rights for all Americans, and the first 10 amendments to the Constitution expand those protections. That is why people refer to those first 10 amendments as the Bill of Rights. For those facing criminal charges or investigation by...
Defending against a traffic ticket may seem like a waste of time and energy. You will have to go to court and hire a lawyer. If you think of the ticket as only causing a fine that costs a couple of hundred dollars, those actions may seem unnecessary. However, traffic...
When a police officer suspects that you have had too much to drink, they will try to find evidence so that they can arrest you. Unless you admit to over-consuming when they ask you questions, they will probably ask you to exit the vehicle and perform a field sobriety...
Once you legally enter the United States, you may want to stay. Visas for work or school only allow a limited stay in the country. Getting your green card allows you to stay for the rest of your life. As a permanent resident, you have the opportunity to seek...
If you don't know your rights as outlined in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, you may not assert them when dealing with the police. On the other hand, you could try to assert rights that don't really exist, which can be just as bad. During a traffic stop where...
In Pennsylvania it is illegal to operate or be in physical control of a vehicle after drinking enough alcohol to render the individual incapable of safely driving that vehicle. The law does not include the term “motor” in its definition of a driving under the...
Getting pulled over by a police officer is a stressful experience, but there is no reason to make it more difficult than it already is. Drivers who spot flashing lights in their rearview mirrors can do themselves a favor by avoiding saying these three things. "Go...
