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In the News: PA passes law banning texting while driving

Fines, Traffic Ticket // 11.02.2011

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending text messages or otherwise composing written messages (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) while driving.  The prohibition does not include devices used more »

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UPDATE: In the News: PA Castle Doctrine to take effect Saturday, August 27th

Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update // 08.26.2011

The new expansion to the Pennsylvania castle doctrine will take effect on Saturday, August 27th, 2011.  (h/t NRA-ILA) For more information, go to: UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding more »

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UPDATE: In the News: PA passed underage drinking amnesty law

Alcohol Laws, Blog, In the News, News Update, Underage Drinking // 08.15.2011

On July 7th, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed a law into effect that would immunize underage drinkers from criminal charges if they are seeking medical attention for another person.  The purpose of more »

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UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding Castle Doctrine

Blog, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update, Self-Defense // 06.28.2011

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Pennsylvania bill expanding the castle doctrine.  Under the previous law, if a person faced the threat of death or serious bodily more »

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