Baseball is Back – 5 Extra Reason to NOT Drink & Drive During This Major League Baseball Season
Here are 5 things to remember this baseball season, especially for fans watching these games in Pennsylvania and New Jersey!
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Violence is at a record high in Philadelphia and families are leaving at the fastest pace for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey suburbs since 1977
While Philadelphia lost residents, Montgomery and Chester counties in Pennsylvania saw increases in their population as did Burlington, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.
Delaware may legalize Marijuana this year; will Pennsylvania follow New Jersey and be next? What you need to know about recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Delaware would become the 22nd state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes in addition to New Jersey. While medical marijuana is legal in Pennsylvania, recreational use is still a crime in the Commonwealth.
3 Teens shot in broad daylight on Philadelphia Street with Semi-Automatic Rifles – New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania – How easy is it to buy an semi-automatic rifle?
Shooting and gun related violence have become almost daily occurrences in Philadelphia. This incident provides another opportunity to explain the dramatic differences in gun and firearm laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Criminal Mischief in Pennsylvania – How serious is the charge against Carson Briere and what will likely happen in his case?
Criminal mischief is a misdemeanor of the second degree if the loss is in excess of $1,000 and a misdemeanor of the third degree if the loss is in excess of $500, but less than $1,000. Briere is charged with a misdemeanor of the second and it is alleged that the value of the wheelchair exceed $1,000.00.
Wages Unpaid Overtime, Break and Tips
In this episode Al speaks with employment attorney Peter Winebrake about the rights that every employee needs to know. Issues discussed: Proper overtime, Proper minimum wage for individuals and groups, Pre-shift and post-shift activities, Hourly wage claims, Suing for back wages, And much more!
Understanding How the News Media Covers Courtroom Stories
In this episode of the podcast Al interviews Cape May County Herald crime (and other things) journalist Shay Roddy about the types of cases he covers, how he gets his information, how he chooses his stories, the importance of local news, establishing trust and relationships as a journalist and if it helps a lawyer to talk to a reporter.
How will President Biden’s latest executive order change gun laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
Recently, President Biden signed an executive order to increase gun regulation across the country. The order, however, does not target those who possess handgun illegally but rather all potential gun owner
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced to New Jersey State Prison for a handgun – How to avoid this situation and travel through Jersey legally with your out of state gun
The sentencing judge isn’t authorized to go below the mandatory minimum sentence unless the attorney filed for a Graves Act Waiver. Without a waiver, judge would be imposing an illegal sentence which would be overturned on appeal.
Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp charged in drive by shooting – Circumstantial vs. Direct Evidence – What is the difference? Does the prosecution need an eyewitness?
Recently, former NBA star, Shawn Kemp, was arrested and charged following an alleged drive by shooting in the Pierce County, Washington State. While this case did not occur in Pennsylvania or New Jersey where our criminal defense law firm maintains its practice, it provides a great example of direct vs. circumstantial evidence.