Disorderly conduct is not a major offense. When thinking of it, people might envision unruly individuals making noise at night or performing irritating, but not necessarily harmful, acts in public. While these may fall under the crime's umbrella, the reality is that...
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Important information about a charge for resisting arrest
A charge for resisting arrest is a serious offense. In fact, the penalty for this charge may be far more severe than the penalty for the offense that was the cause of the arrest. Here are some examples of resisting arrest as well as potential consequences. In most...
What debts are dischargeable in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Perhaps you are contemplating Chapter 7 bankruptcy but are not quite sure if you are pursuing the right type. Though there are several branches of bankruptcy available, Chapter 7 might seem more beneficial if you are looking to eliminate most, if not all of the...
Types of DUI in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has different penalties for driving under the influence depending on the level of impairment. Drivers who have a higher blood alcohol content are subject to higher fees, longer license suspension periods and potentially longer prison terms. Review the...
Can Chapter 7 bankruptcy protect your vehicle from repossession?
If you are struggling to pay your bills, you might have fallen behind on your auto loan. As essential as your vehicle is to your livelihood, your monthly payment may be more than you can currently afford. You may be planning on filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, though, and...
Can bankruptcy help my credit card debt?
Credit card debt is an incredibly dangerous form of debt because of how quickly and quietly it can grow. After enough debt has accumulated, the credit card adds more interest than a debtor can pay off. When it gets to that point, it results in an endless cycle of...
Fairness guides property division in a Pennsylvania divorce
Whenever you buy groceries you use a bank card attached to a joint account you share with your soon-to-be ex. And you bring those groceries home in a car you bought together and pack them away in a fridge within a home you share. You understand that after your divorce...
What patients and doctors need to know about medical marijuana in Pennsylvania
The movement towards legalization of marijuana throughout the United States has been a long, slow process, with medical marijuana leading the way. When Pennsylvania legalized marijuana for medical purposes, the Commonwealth took a significant step forward. However,...
Bankruptcy Courts and the Law Firm of BRMD adapt to Covid-9 protocols to make filing bankruptcy both safe and efficient
The Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has modified their procedures to make filing bankruptcy as flexible as it has ever been. When I began practicing bankruptcy law over 25 years ago, the typical procedure would require that the client come...
How does Chapter 7 bankruptcy work?
If you’re dealing with mounting debt, you may worry you will find yourself unable to pay it all off. As noble as repayment is, certain scenarios make it impossible. When bills and expenses crush you, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy may provide you the financial relief you...