Blog Posts in 2010
Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Often, people are charged with a crime but, beyond that fact, it is difficult to anticiptate and understand what to expect. Once there has been police contact, a person is either taken into immediate ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
With the unfortunate economic times we are now facing, more and more people are finding it difficult to maintain and obtain employment. Due to these circumstances, many employers are becoming more ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
In today's society, raising, disciplining, and educating children to be productive adults can be a more difficult task than ever before. While back in the day a parent could "beat" some common sense ...
Continue reading "Kids, Drug Dependency, Help?" »
Posted on Aug 4, 2010 By David E. Hershey, Esq.
We are at the height of the summer concert series in Hershey, Pennsylvania . Regardless who the performer is, Derry Township Police will be actively seeking out underage drinking violators, drug ...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
"Operation Clean Slate" will be taking place in York County on July 29 & 30, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bible Tabernacle Church, 361 South Pine Street, York, PA. According to the York ...
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Posted on May 12, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
With Memorial Day fast approaching, those choosing to celebrate this holiday by raising a glass of their favorite adult beverage should anticipate aggressive DUI enforcement and DUI checkpoints from ...
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Posted on May 12, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Lions and tigers and bears...oh my!? Dorothy is nowhere in sight and this is neither a dream nor a joke. The recent phenomenon of sexting makes the consequences no less real. In fact, you do not need ...
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Posted on May 11, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
In the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona , the United States Supreme Court held: "[A suspect] must be warned prior to any questioning [1] that he has the right to remain silent, [2] that anything he ...
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Posted on Apr 23, 2010 By Attorney Dave Hershey
Your 18 year old son or daughter is off to Ocean City, Maryland for a week to celebrate graduation. What happens if he or she gets a speeding ticket or is arrested for drug possession or underage ...
Continue reading "What Every Parent Should Know About Common Out of State Tickets and Citations" »
Posted on Mar 19, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Frequently, I receive calls from individuals who have been charged with some form of drug possession . Many of these people I speak with did not actually possess the drugs on their "person" -- for ...
Continue reading "The WHAT IFS of Drug "Possession" Answered" »
Posted on Mar 16, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching, those choosing to celebrate this holiday by raising a glass of their favorite ale should anticipate aggressive DUI enforcement and DUI checkpoints from law ...
Continue reading "St. Patrick's Day DUI Checkpoints - Cumberland, Dauphin, & York County" »
Posted on Mar 12, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Due to the difficult economic times, it is easy for people to feel overworked and underpaid. Many people may feel that Big Business is taking advantage of the working class -- the rich are getting ...
Continue reading "A False Sense of Entitlement" »
Posted on Mar 4, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Recently, a law banning the use of cell phones while driving has been enacted in the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The police are now enforcing and issuing citations to those who are caught ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
You’ve been accused of a crime and now you are scheduled for a Preliminary Hearing. What is it? Your Preliminary Hearing is your first court appearance, which occurs before a Magisterial District ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2010 By Attorney Shawn Curry
Recently, following my son’s school Christmas program, I went to my car to unload some goodies that Santa had delivered to the class. While returning to the school, I found a $10 bill in the parking ...
Continue reading ""Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers" Fact or Fiction?" »
Posted on Jan 20, 2010 By Criminal Defense Attorney
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