Pennsylvanian residents who work as commercial drivers have a separate, special license called a "commercial driver license", or a CDL. Along with the unique privileges that come along with owning this license, there are also unique applications of DUI law and traffic...
Ready or not, the holiday season is about to kick off. You may soon be spending time with family and friends while eating turkey and all the fixings. However, turkey may not be the only thing that gets gobbled up this time of year. During the five-day holiday period...
Though it is common knowledge among Pennsylvania residents that abusing substances and driving do not mix, statistics show that today’s commercial truck drivers are using drugs and alcohol on the job at disturbing rates. Because the drivers and passengers of...
At LISKO & ASSOCIATES in Pennsylvania, we understand that deciding to place your aging and/or ill parent into a nursing home likely is one of the most difficult decisions you will be called upon to make during your lifetime. We also realize that even with your best...
One very common run-in with the law individuals can have are traffic tickets. Statistics suggest that, every day, thousands of such tickets are issued here in Pennsylvania. According to data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, between 2013 and 2017,...
I recently read about a shortcut in Siri called "Police". It can record any encounter a person has with a police officer. The recording starts as soon as a person says "Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over." Anyone in Pennsylvania who is considering using that shortcut...
Slips and falls in public places happen often, and for the majority of people, injuries sustained may prove minor. Yet some individuals fall due to slippery floors in grocery stores or malls and face serious injuries that may prove life-threatening, and these...
As a result of a student conduct hearing where the accused male student was denied the right to cross-examine his accuser, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to review the student's claim that he was denied due process. The male student was accused of...
Stealing money is often portrayed as a bank robbery or other elaborate heist in movies. In real life, it can occur in a number of ways, including embezzlement. Often, the theft of funds through embezzlement occurs over a period of time in small amounts, making it...
Relationships can bring out the best and the worst in people. It is unknown what may have sparked an argument between a Pennsylvania couple, but whatever the disagreement was, it has resulted in assault charges for one woman. She has been accused of running over her...
