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Pennsylvania used to have a legal limit on blood alcohol concentration of .10, but it was reduced by Act 24 to .08 percent like the federal law. General impairment is considered any BAC between .08 and .099 percent. High BAC in Pennsylvania is .10 to .159 percent. Highest BAC, which is the third category for […]
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There was once a time not so long ago when the courts would typically assign primary custody to one parent from a divorcing couple. There were many different reasons that this became the standard, but one of them was the intention to reduce the strain on children in the wake of a divorce. More psychological
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Sometimes people do not realize how serious drunk driving charges are and how significant the impact can be on their lives. DUI charges can be costly personally, financially and in terms of the accused individual’s freedoms. Drunk driving charges can lead to steep fines, increases in insurance premiums and the possibility of jail time. In a true
Victims who have suffered injuries or other types of harm in a car accident may be able to recover compensation for their damages. Compensation for car accident damages can help the victim with the physical, financial and emotional challenges they face following an unexpected car accident caused by a negligent driver. A personal injury claim for damages
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A valid will is an important part of an overall estate plan but estate planners may wonder how they know if their will is valid. There are specific requirements for a will to be valid in Pennsylvania, and other states as well, which is why it is essential for estate planners to be familiar with those requirements,
Your child goes off to college in Pennsylvania, and you hope you have done enough to show them how to avoid any serious trouble. You know the reputation that college has, and you do worry about your child’s future. Then you get a phone call: Police arrested your child on suspicion of driving under the
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You got married five years ago, and you’re starting to wonder if your spouse is still happy. If not, you fear that your marriage may be moving toward a divorce. It just does not quite feel the same as it used to. You want to prepare in advance, but you are not sure exactly where
Drunk driving charges are unquestionably serious and can result in license suspension, fines, possible jail time and other penalties and consequences such as a criminal record that may follow accused individuals for the rest of their lives. Because of how serious a DUI charge can be, it is essential for accused individuals to be familiar with the
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One of the most common topics and concerns that comes up during divorce is property division. It is helpful, then, to understand how property is divided in Pennsylvania when a couple is divorcing. Divorcing couples likely have many questions concerning property division. Pennsylvania follows equitable property division rules when dividing the property of a divorcing
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As a parent, you have spent your life helping your children make the right choices. It started when they were young, but you stayed involved as they grew up. Even as adults, they ask you for advice. You help them out. You use your life experience to make sure they do not replicate your mistakes.
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