Just over a year ago, Pennsylvania joined over 25 states in passing what is commonly known as “revenge porn” laws. Generally, these laws criminalize the dissemination of explicit photographs by former romantic partners. Now, with the Pennsylvania law on the books for less than a year, state lawmakers are considering expanding the law. The push
Month: September 2015
Motorcycle Accidents
Many people consider motorcycles to be unsafe – they’re too fast and unprotected, and they’re risky for those who use them and who share the road with them. It is true that when a motorcycle and a car collide, the motorcycle usually bears the brunt of the damage and the bike rider typically sustains more severe injuries. However, it
DRUNK…BUT NOT DRIVING
Many college students may think that if they drink in their rooms or at parties within walking distance from their dorms, they are safe from being charged with alcohol-related crimes because they are not driving. While it’s true that drunk driving is one of the biggest alcohol-related crimes a person can be charged with, it’s
SCHOOL ZONE DRUG DEALING: COURT STRIKES DOWN MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES
Over the summer, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the existing law that imposes mandatory minimum sentencing for anyone charged with delivering or possessing with intent to deliver drugs near a school zone. Originally, the minimum sentence requirement was two years in jail for anyone caught within 1,000 feet of a school. The Supreme Court
PENN STATE THON CANNING TIPS TO STAY SAFE
Choosing to participate in THON is a wonderful decision, and participating in a canning trip is a fantastic way to help FTK, and to have a great time! When canning, it is very important to be safe, and to obey all laws in order to have a fun, productive trip. At the attorneys at Rehmeyer &
Products Liability: General Motors Pays $900 Million to Settle Defective Ignition Switches
Today, General Motors has agreed to a $900 million settlement and agreed to admit to misleading the public about vehicle safety amid defective ignition switches within some of their vehicles. This criminal settlement is just the latest announced by the Justice Department against corporations; which also includes Toyota and JPMorgan Chase. Tied to over 120 deaths, problems with the ignition switch could shut off the car
DANGER ON THE HIGHWAYS: SLEEP DEPRIVED TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCKERS
Often, motor vehicle accidents in Centre County involving tractor trailers occur when commercial trucking companies force tractor trailer truck drivers to work long hours while experiencing fatigue or sleep deprivation. The results can be deadly. Sleep deprivation is to blame for 100,000 motor vehicle accidents and 1,550 deaths every year. Studies suggest that up to
The Owen Labrie Verdict
In a case that has captured the attention of America by reigniting conversations about sex and consent, a high school student named Owen Labrie was recently convicted of five criminal charges -including one felony- in connection with the sexual assault of another student at a prestigious New Hampshire boarding school. The case centered around allegations that Labrie, a former
Texting and Driving: The Dangers of Distracted Driving
For many of us, our cell phones are necessary requirements for work, home life, and fun and serve as an essential means of communication in our society. We all use our phones as not just a way to communicate, but now as a way to surf the web, send email, check our bank accounts and