We have all seen it, you are at an arena or a field and the kiss cam shows two people in the stands. The camera holds on them until they kiss. One fan recently complained that the kiss cam encouraged male entitlement and sexual assault. Almost immediately the kiss cam...
Month: September 2015
Fraternity hazing
If you are a member of a fraternity and are thinking about hazing a potential brother, you should carefully read the following. A Pennsylvania grand jury has recommended the filing of criminal charges against dozens of fraternity members who engaged in a hazing...
A rise in car accidents
According to the National Safety Council, there was a 14% increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents in the first half of 2015. Contributing to the rise in collisions was the low price of gas, bad weather, and an increase in economic activity, which translates to more...
Suspension of driver’s license for drug convictions
In Pennsylvania, if a person is convicted of any offense involving the possession, sale, delivery, or giving away of any controlled substance, such as marijuana, cocaine, or heroin, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDoT) will suspend that person's...
Underage drinking penalties
A person is charged with underage drinking, often referred to an "underage" or "minor's law violation," there are several types of penalties. For a first offense, the fine is up to $500. With any second or subsequent offense, the maximum fine jumps to $1000. In...
What color is your judge’s road?
In what would seem to be a no-brainer, the Florida Supreme Court has passed a rule requiring judges to wear black robes without any special adornment. No colors other than black are acceptable. The court issued an opinion stating that the courtroom was not an...
Truck accidents
If you are involved in an accident with a tractor trailer you should be aware that the trucking companies have lawyers and investigators at their immediate disposal. Most often, before the wreckage is even cleared, the insurance company's accident investigator is on...
Who Gets To See The Footage On Police Cameras?
Recently, a federal judge in California ordered the city of Gardena, CA to release video footage of the police shooting a suspect. Although the city settled with the fatally shot individual's survivors, the city lawyers argued that under the settlement they expected...
Tractor trailer accidents
If you are injured by a tractor trailer, the owner of the company in question will have a professional on their side. If you are the victim of a tractor trailer accident, you should have a professional on your side--someone who is an experienced personal injury lawyer...
