Many young people take risks and make mistakes. One such mistake is underage drinking. Teens may experiment with alcohol before they are 21, especially during times like holidays when they are on break from school and are around other people who are drinking. This...
Year: 2019
Tips for avoiding winter weather crashes
Winter weather may be beautiful to look at, but it can be treacherous to drive in. For many Pennsylvanians, however, driving in winter weather is unavoidable. Whether you drive to work every day or are planning a holiday road trip somewhere, it is crucial that you...
How can I keep a DUI from ruining the holidays?
For many people, this time of year means holiday parties, stress and family gatherings, all of which can increase the likelihood that people will be drinking. Because of this, it is a crucial time for Pennsylvanians to be especially aware of alcohol-related offenses,...
How parents can prevent knockoff car seats from causing real damage
Parents will go to great lengths to protect their kids. Unfortunately, not everyone has this same dedication to the safety and well-being of children. For instance, some retailers and manufacturers are putting untested, knockoff car seats on the market. These seats...
How accurate are breath test devices?
In a recent post, we discussed some of the basic elements of a drunk driving stop in Pennsylvania. One aspect of a DUI stop is the breath test. Typically, police ask drivers to take breath tests twice: once during a stop and later at the police station, if they arrest...
What happens when police pull someone over for drunk driving?
Imagine you are driving home from dinner with friends. You had some wine with dinner and a cocktail afterward, but you had no doubts that you were okay to drive. Suddenly, you see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror, and you start to panic. What did...
Family law: a much-referenced term, but what does it mean?
The scope of so-called “family law” in Pennsylvania and nationally is well revealed by one online overview’s depiction of the subject as “a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships.” We provide practiced and tailored representation at...
Key planning tool for some PA parents: the special needs trust
Parents across Pennsylvania love their children, without regard to the personal attributes and abilities that set them apart. One son or daughter might be blessed by outsized abilities in multiple areas. Another might face mental and/or physical disabilities that...
Pennsylvania parenting plan: often a key divorce-linked document
You likely have questions and concerns if you are a divorcing Pennsylvania spouse with growing children. Those can be many and obvious. Where will your children live? Will one of both parents have material say concerning important matters like education, health care,...
Always welcome: highlighted focus on child-linked car safety
When we talk about the ultimate precious cargo transported daily by legions of Pennsylvania motorists, our readers at Quinn Law Firm know instantly what we’re talking about – our kids. Every parent thinks about their children’s safety in behind-the-wheel situations,...