by Lea Bickerton | May 8, 2026 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Proposed Laws
South Carolina congressmen have introduced a bill that would create a registry of people who have been convicted of violent crimes. Under the bill, anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime punishable by more than 180 days of incarceration would be included in... by Lea Bickerton | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog, In the News, Proposed Laws
WTAE reported that a Fayette County woman died after overdosing on tianeptine, which is widely known as “gas station heroin.” Since it isn’t considered a controlled substance in Pennsylvania, tianeptine is available for sale without a prescription and is frequently... by Bickerton Law | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, In the News, News, Proposed Laws
On June 24th, 2022, the US Supreme Court overruled Roe vs. Wade and concluded that there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. With this decision, laws that criminalize or otherwise ban abortion are no longer considered invalid under the United States... by Lea Bickerton | May 24, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Juvenile Issues, Proposed Laws, Sexting
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a law designed to lower the criminal sanctions associated with teen sexting. Under the proposed law, anyone under the age of 18 who sends a sexually explicit depiction of... by Lea Bickerton | May 24, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Proposed Laws, Summary Offenses, Underage Drinking
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania General Assembly is considering legislation that would grant amnesty to underage drinkers who contact the police or emergency medical services in an effort “to help a friend or acquaintance with a... by Lea Bickerton | Jan 24, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Laws of Questionable Merit, Proposed Laws
The Associated Press reports that two states are considering legislation that would regulate and/or bring awareness to the perils of distracted walking. New York and Arkansas lawmakers believe that walkers who use both earphones and walk while using cell phones... 