July 25, 2018 | Category: Drug Defense It is no secret that heroin, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids have greatly impacted our nation’s public health. In both 2016 and 2017, opioid overdoses nearly single-handedly reduced the average American life expectancy. The proliferation of heroin and other, stronger synthetic opioids led to a 21% jump in the
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CONCUSSIONS AND POST-CONCUSSION SYNDROME
Individuals involved in a motor vehicle collision commonly experience concussions. It is commonly assumed that a concussion is not a serious injury because the signs and symptoms are not necessarily painful or observable; however, concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury and can lead to life-altering ailments. Concussions: The Facts Concussions are the most
THE STAIRCASE’S 5 MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS
Netflix’s The Staircase is the binge worthy true crime series of summer 2018. The series follows Michael Patterson, a North Carolina man charged in connection to his wife’s death, during his 16-year long battle to prove his innocence in court. The Staircase has been the subject of a great deal of criticism and debate; however, it offers several important
PENN STATE STUDENT PEDESTRIAN INJURED IN HIT AND RUN HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE
StateCollege.Com recently reported on a twenty-one year old Penn State student who was run down and left for dead after being hit by an unknown driver on blue course drive in State College. According to the report, the horrific accident occurred around 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning while the Penn State student was walking
38.5 MILLION DOLLAR PUNITIVE DAMAGE AWARD IN FATAL KRAFT FACTORY SHOOTING HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR ADEQUATE SAFETY
A Philadelphia jury awarded more than $38.5 million in punitive damages to the estates of two former Kraft employees who were fatally gunned down by a disgruntled co-worker. After less than three hours of deliberations, the jury found in favor of the two deceased employees and voted 11-1 to impose punitive damages in the amount
KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS
In 2016, then-Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe moved to restore the voting rights of convicted felons. Though this legislation was a triumph, it also served as a painful reminder that Virginia had been depriving a large portion of its free residents from their democratic right for decades. Many people assume that individuals convicted of a
SUMMER DRIVING
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is sometimes referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days”, and for good reason; statistically, summer is the most dangerous time to be a driver. With those 100 Deadliest Days quickly approaching, we wanted to explain the hazards that summer driving brings and remind you of how to
AFTER A SLIP AND FALL, DO THESE 5 THINGS
Slip or trip and falls are among the most common sources of personal injury claims. A fall on an untreated icy sidewalk, a trip on a hazardous obstacle in a public building, or a slip on an unmarked wet spot on a grocery store floor may constitute a legitimate personal injury claim. These types of
PCRA
After the court finds you guilty of a crime, you may feel as if you have lost the fight. However, Pennsylvania offers defendants several avenues to have the circumstances of their case and conviction reconsidered. In addition to direct appeals, the Post-Conviction Relief Act affords individuals the opportunity to have aspects of his or her
FELONS, JURY DUTY, AND DISCRIMINATION
Jury duty is commonly regarded in American society as an arduous chore and an unwanted task. We tend to take the honor of jury for granted. Many Americans are ineligible for jury service due to past mistakes or associations. The repercussions of these restrictions are painfully apparent in the criminal justice system. Though some states