Episodes

  • Crimes Against the Elderly
    Dec 5 2024

    A vast majority of the elderly are looking for financial security. Even if the elderly individual is well off, the elderly person's focus is for further financial stability for themselves or their loved ones. This makes them particularly susceptible to the devious intent of criminals who are skilled at financial manipulation. Especially if the perpetrators play to the loneliness and fear of the elderly victim. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

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    16 mins
  • Castle Doctrine aka Stand Your Ground
    Nov 4 2024

    This particular podcast deals with the Castle Doctrine, otherwise known as Stand Your Ground. It will give you a better understanding of what rights one has in defending oneself and when this law doesn't apply.

    The Castle Doctrine gives one the right to use deadly force to defend themselves and their family, in their home, or where they work, to include their vehicles, without retreating.

    It is very important to understand this as it applies under the law because getting it wrong could have dire consequences.

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    31 mins
  • Understanding the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and the Points System
    Aug 14 2024

    The Pennsylvania (PA) Vehicle Code is known as Title 75. This podcast will address violations of Title 75 that have points assessed to them for various violations. It will be an explanation on how the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) assess points, the suspension associated with subsequent points, and how one's license and insurance may be affected,

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    14 mins
  • The Credit Card Industry
    Aug 14 2024

    General overview of the credit card industry. Understanding a credit card statement, how to consolidate credit card accounts on to one credit card, should one use a debt consolidation company, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), how lawsuits are filed to collect unpaid accounts, what happens in the court system, and your impact on credit report/credit score.

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    26 mins
  • The Role of a Public Defender
    Aug 14 2024

    An overview of the Public Defender's office which functions like a law firm that does not charge for services. The attorneys have the same education, training and ethical obligations as all other lawyers. The offer a specialized area of experience and expertise, and the ability to retain experts along with a working relationship with other criminal justice departments.

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    15 mins