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Smart Glasses might get you arrested in Pennsylvania | In the News

ByLea BickertonApr 27, 20262 min read

This morning, Android Headlines announced that Samsung plans to release new smart glasses later this year. These new glasses would join the Android XR glasses, the recently-announced luxury Google glasses, and Meta’s already available line of smart glasses. While people are already aware of the privacy problems this new type of wearable technology creates, not […]

Pennsylvania Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Basics (2026 Update)

ByLea BickertonApr 24, 20265 min read

While many people are familiar with the arrest and trial stages of a criminal case,…

DUI checkpoint: PA State Police announces holiday drunk driving enforcement

ByBickerton LawSep 2, 20222 min read

The Pennsylvania State Police Belle Vernon barracks announced that they will be conducting a DUI…

PA Governor announces special marijuana pardon project; relief only available until September 30th

ByBickerton LawSep 1, 20221 min read

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced a new, short-term expedited pardon for people who have been…

Back to School Law: Hazing and illegal initiations in Pennsylvania

ByBickerton LawSep 1, 20223 min read

A central Pennsylvania high school canceled its football team season due to hazing. A western…

New federal regulations for “ghost guns” and partially completed frames or receivers take effect

ByBickerton LawAug 25, 20222 min read

On August 24th, new ATF regulations clarifying the definition of a privately made firearm and…

Back to School Law: Stopping for School Buses and Slowing in School Zones

ByBickerton LawAug 19, 20222 min read

With Back to School season in full swing, it’s important to be aware of the…

PENNDOT launches new Driver Improvement School

ByBickerton LawAug 17, 20221 min read

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that it is starting a new Driver Improvement School…

A news article said that the law doesn’t let drunk drivers sleep it off in their car. Is this true?

ByBickerton LawAug 16, 20223 min read

In an article published in The Bellingham Herald, columnist Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive…


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