Pennsylvania is one of several states to allow medical marijuana use. Also, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and several other cities have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. This means that, instead of arresting you, police in those cities will instead...
3 sobriety tests you can expect to take at a DUI stop
When a police officer flashes their squad car lights to pull you over after a night out, there’s a great chance they will ask you to do a series of field sobriety tests. Passing these tests probably means you are sober enough to drive, while failing them can give a...
Is there a difference between assault and battery?
If you get into a physical altercation with someone and they threaten to press charges against you, they usually accuse you of assault. However, if they do proceed with filing charges, the prosecutors might bring a case against you for battery, instead. So, is there a...
Can I become addicted to prescription drugs?
Prescription medications are provided by doctors to treat ailments, reduce infections, and relieve pain. While beneficial to many, prescription drugs are not without their dangers. Much like illicit "street" drugs, prescription medications can also be abused. While...
How do I recognize a phishing email?
With more and more people working at home, computer crimes have taken on a special urgency. One way a criminal may try to breach your computer is to send you an email that looks like it comes from a source you know and trust. However, the email is actually designed to...
