Discovering that a child has suffered a severe injury during birth is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a family can endure. Instead of celebrating a new life, parents are suddenly thrust into a chaotic world of neonatal intensive care units, specialist consultations, and terrifying uncertainties about the future. Recent reporting from the Pennsylvania Patient … Read more
Getting charged with a crime is scary. But what happens after that depends on one major factor: Is the charge a misdemeanor or a felony? The distinction between misdemeanor and felony charges can alter the course of a person’s life — from incarceration to employment, voting rights and even where they can live. Here’s the … Read more
Most people who carry a firearm think carefully about the moment they might have to use it. Few think carefully about what happens in the hours, months, and years after. A self-defense incident doesn’t end when the physical danger does – it often marks the start of a second confrontation, this one fought in courtrooms … Read more