District courts can be found throughout the state of Pennsylvania, with multiple district courts in each county. In fact, sometimes entire townships or boroughs are served by several district courts, depending on the size of the township or borough. District courts, sometimes called magisterial courts, hear only specific types of cases, including summary criminal offenses, […]

Philadelphia – Seventeen-years-old Joe Chambers, a volunteer with Leedom Fire Company, heard the sound of a car crash that instinctively brought him out to investigate. He rushed toward a crushed cruiser at the corner of Tasker and 28th Streets and found witnesses around a delirious Mark Kimsey, who was not able to move as the […]

With the soaring price of gas, people are starting to look at the bicycle as the best alternative transport to reach a destination. PennDOT is reminding motorists to observe bicycle safety law. Drivers must leave bikers a four-foot distance when passing on the left. For Pa. Governor Tom Corbett, this law is another attempt to […]

Driving and traffic laws are legislated to guide drivers and people on the road to act in such a manner that safety is insured. This is one of the most important jobs of every state. Like other states, PennDot establishes its traffic laws that give much weight on its point system to motivate safety habits […]

Everyone commits a mistake, especially on the road. Even the most seasoned drivers sometimes slip up behind the wheel and get stuck with speeding tickets or other traffic tickets. If you receive a speeding ticket or other traffic citation, you have two options: admit your guilt and pay the price or you might decide to […]