In Pennsylvania, a Protection From Abuse (“PFA”) order court gives a victim and/or victim’s children “relief” for a period of up to three years (for final orders). A person can file for a PFA order from the court for themselves, or on behalf of their minor children. A PFA order typically describes various types of protections afforded to the victim.
It’s a great time to be a DUI lawyer in Philadelphia! A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court completely may change the way DUI Cases are handled across Pennsylvania and, in particular, Philadelphia.
November 2019 brought big news for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people across the country. A key congressional committee voted to end the long-standing federal prohibitions on cannabis. The House Judiciary Committee, by a vote of 24-10, agreed to advance a bill that could make marijuana use legal.
It has been almost a year since Act 30, also known as Senate Bill 553, went into effect. Countless drivers are affected by the new law and may now be eligible to get their driving privileges much sooner than they had previously thought.
