OWM Law COVID-19 Update
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In 2020, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a Move Over law. They did so after the death of a tow truck driver, and injuries to police officers highlighted the inadequacies of the existing Steer Clear Law. The Move Over Law replaces the Steer Clear Law. Emergency...
Police officers and prosecutors receive extensive training on how to gather evidence of criminal conduct. Still, if law enforcement officials suspect your involvement in a criminal matter, they are likely to question you. The primary reason for this questioning is to...
A clear title is key to peace of mind for homeowners. Yet, it is not just them that benefit. Clean titles are good for the community too. The Pew Charitable Trust found that 2% of residential properties in Philadelphia have an unclear or tangled title....
Picture this, you have been accused of a crime or have information that law enforcement wants to access on your phone or laptop. However, your phone is protected by a password that only you know. Can the police force you to reveal your password? The short answer is...
Last year, I wrote an article about how Covid-19 impacted family law. Specifically, I addressed how it affected (and continues to affect) custody. It’s been almost two years since we first heard the word Covid-19, and it continues to impact every aspect of our lives...
One of the common questions Pennsylvania residents ask when preparing their estate plans is, “how will my assets be taxed upon my death?” Most are delighted to know they do not have to worry about federal tax since Uncle Sam only imposes an inheritance tax on estates...
Unfortunately, occasionally you and your co-parent end up in a heated argument during the custodial exchange (i.e. pick up or delivery or your child). It’s stressful for you and your co-parent and stressful, and maybe even frightening, for your child. You’re afraid...
Being convicted of drunken driving in Pennsylvania is a serious matter, even as a first offense. DUI offenses should be avoided at all costs, as one of the repercussions of a DUI conviction are bans and/or restrictions on the defendant’s license to operate a motor...
Filing for divorce is a major decision in a person’s life and there are a lot of factors to consider before doing so. Do you have the money to hire an attorney? How will you take care of the children? Will you get to stay in your home? On what grounds should you file...
Libre’s law was passed by Pennsylvania’s legislature in June 2017 and subsequently came fully into effect in August 2017. The new law resulted largely from public pressure and the belief that the existing animal cruelty laws were too lenient to serve as a deterrent. ...