State College Pennsylvania Law Archive: englelegal
Reviewing mediation and collaborative divorce opportunities November 06, 2018 | firm news
If you are facing divorce, you may be dreading the thought of a bitter court battle, especially if you and your spouse have children. There are other options that give you more control over your divorce. Both collaborative law and mediation have advantages and are worth considering. Understanding collaborative law One of the major problems with traditional litigation is that you put the outcome of your… READ MORE
Harsher penalties coming to PA drivers with repeat DUIs November 02, 2018 | drunk driving, firm news
A drunk driving charge is something that every Pennsylvania driver should take seriously. Too often, people think they will pay a fine and put the event behind them. And even if someone receives probation, jail time or license suspension, it can be easy to assume that once you get past all that, you can easily move on from a DUI. However, the truth is that even… READ MORE
Bills to decrease minor drug offense penalties in PA advance October 18, 2018 | drug offenses, firm news
Drug offenses are some of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes. People can wind up spending years in prison for even a single or minor offense. And because many of the people who face these penalties are young people, they often suffer severe consequences like loss of academic and professional opportunities as well as a lifetime of being held back by a criminal record. However, state legislators… READ MORE
How to drink responsibly at football games October 02, 2018 | firm news
With the Penn State football season in full swing, it is the time of year for tailgating and parties with friends. It is also a time of year when police are on the lookout for drunk drivers after football games, and considering how much alcohol the average sports fan consumes in a single game, it is important to remain safe and never put yourself or others in danger…. READ MORE
What are the benefits to mediating a divorce? October 01, 2018 | family law mediation, firm news
Spouses who divorce often struggle to be in the same room by the time the legal process is underway. Some can’t even speak to each other without erupting into fights and disagreements. Under these circumstances, it can seem impossible to resolve the various matters related to the divorce cooperatively. However, even when spouses are less than amicable, they can still work together to settle divorce-related matters in… READ MORE
