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A probation period feels much like walking on a thin sheet of ice! Even the smallest of mistakes on your behalf can turn the entire situation into a fiasco! For instance, if you are serving probation and miss a requirement, like attending a meeting. The consequences might get severe, and you may be subjected to…

If you’re in the medical field, you know that it takes years to earn a professional license. And once you get it, it becomes the foundation of your career! So, whether you’re a doctor or a nurse, you won’t expect that one tiny error puts everything you have built at risk, right? This may sound…

Running a small business means you have a lot of work to look after. You have to manage stock, keep your customers satisfied, and also have to stay aware of the complex regulations of the USDA if you want to stay under the SNAP compliance. However, not all days are the same! So, even if…

An Eagle’s game with your college homies is indeed an exciting affair! Cheering your favorite stars from the gallery and witnessing pure action is a mandatory experience that you must have in your checklist when you’re enjoying your college life! However, you must also remember that one small mistake from your side might lead to…

Criminal mischief is a phenomenon that includes intentionally damaging, tampering with, or destroying an individual’s property without seeking permission. Such a charge entails acts like smashing windows, spray-painting on public buildings, or causing damage to public properties. In Pennsylvania, the charges and penalties for criminal mischief depend on the value of the damaged property. Charges…

The city of Philadelphia has witnessed a significant increase in gun-related crimes in the past few years. Reports published in the 2022 Chicago Data Portal have shown cases of a whopping 1,500 non-fatal shooting victims, and about 500 homicides, which have made Philadelphia one of the hotspots for gun-related crimes. So, you might be thinking…

For any individual, a criminal charge can feel like a permanent stain against their name, which can never be removed. But have you ever thought what happens when a licensed professional, like a nurse, faces criminal charges? Well, the consequences might get disastrous! Right from their license to their livelihood, every single thing seems to…

A recent verdict from the PA Supreme Court has brought about a significant change in sentencing guidelines. It has been declared that for an accused, any prior arrests without conviction cannot be used while sentencing. But will this new rule affect how courts deal with sentencing, and if so, how? We’ve talked about all of…

It is indeed scary and embarrassing when the cops arrest you. But just because you were arrested doesn’t mean you’re convicted of a crime. In fact, if the police make even the smallest of mistakes while arresting, it could turn the whole case in your favor! However, only an experienced Pittsburgh criminal lawyer can identify…

Did you know that certain medicines can affect the accuracy of breathalyzers and trigger these devices to render false positive results? Yes, you read that right. Which means even if you’re completely sober and are under medication, you can still get charged with a DUI! So, how to deal if you’ve been pulled over by…