Monthly Archives: May 2016
Pennsylvania Man Charged with DUI After Setting Up Fake Checkpoint
A Pennsylvania man found himself in a great deal of legal trouble after being arrested for driving under the influence. According to police, he had set up a fake drunk driving checkpoint, only to be charged with a DUI himself once actual police officers arrived at the scene to investigate. According to authorities in Somerset, […]
DEA Considers Reclassification of Marijuana
According to reports, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seriously considering a reclassification of marijuana, which would make it (in a legal sense) less dangerous and less serious than heroin. There has been what many have called a growing “heroin epidemic” in the United States over the last decade. It’s an extremely addictive drug […]
Judges May Order Community Service as Part of a Sentence
Community service, occasionally known in the legal world as community restitution, is a type of punishment in criminal law levied with the intent to benefit a community that has somehow been harmed by an offender. Judges typically order community service in addition to other forms of punishment, including fines, probation and/or imprisonment. Community service may […]
How Does Bail Work in Pennsylvania?
Bail is cash or property an arrested person can put up to ensure his or her appearance in court when it is ordered. Posting bail allows you to get out of jail and await your court appearance — but under strict rules. Only judges are responsible for setting a defendant’s bail. Because most people want […]
Are Employers Liable for Assault Occurring in the Workplace?
Assault in the workplace is an unfortunate reality that must be confronted by employers and employees alike. It can be prevented when both sides take the proper steps to avoid conflict or address any issues before a situation escalates. But when assault occurs in the workplace, is the employer liable? The answer is “yes” in […]
