In a previous post addressing the legal impact of reaching adulthood, we reviewed several legal issues surrounding an 18th birthday in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With school out for the summer and many college students returning home late May and remaining through August, the number of drivers under the age of twenty-one (21) naturally increases. With this increase in the number of young drivers on the road comes an increased risk of impaired driving. Setting this scene, the topic of today’s post is the effect of a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) before a person’s twenty-first birthday.


DUI is one of the most common criminal charges for college-aged students (17-22) in Pennsylvania. It goes without saying that the drinking age in Pennsylvania is 21. Consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 is illegal, and for this reason the standards are stricter and punishment often more severe for those charged with underage DUI in Pennsylvania.


For starters, while the blood alcohol content required to charge someone over the age of 21 generally begins at 0.08%, a driver under the age of 21 can be charged with driving under the influence if a chemical test shows a blood alcohol content of 0.02% or higher. Realistically, it’s nearly impossible to have just one alcohol beverage and not go over 0.02%, which is why many in the legal field refer to a charge of underage DUI as a zero tolerance offense.


As it pertains to sentencing, any driver under the age of 21 arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania is charged according to the “high” blood alcohol content rate. The impact of this categorization is that the potential punishment the underage driver faces will likely be far more severe. The potential penalties include jail time up to ninety (90) days, a $500.00 fine, and an automatic license suspension for twelve months if the driver’s blood alcohol content is 0.10% or higher. Penalties only get worse for repeat underage offenders with the potential for a multi-year license suspension and six months in jail.


In addition to the legal consequences, the collateral effects of an underage DUI conviction cannot be ignored. The damage caused by an underage DUI conviction include potential termination of an underage driver’s insurance policy (or at the very least a significant boost in the monthly premiums), significant damage to a college student’s academic standing and educational progress, and potential issues with a student’s financial aid if this student is on scholarship.


Finally, a conviction for DUI will give the underage driver a criminal record. Unless and until new legislation currently making its way through the Pennsylvania House and Senate clears, this record will be accessible by anyone who lawfully runs a background check on you, including prospective employers or administrators at colleges and universities.
If you or your child have been charged with an underage DUI in Pennsylvania, assistance from a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney is critical. As outlined above, not taking this charge seriously can have dramatic and far-reaching consequences. The Criminal Defense Attorneys at Howland Hess O’Connell, led by Michael W. Cassidy, Esq., have extensive experience and knowledge in assisting clients through these matters. If any of the above information applies to you, call for a free consultation at (215)-947-6240 or contact us online to schedule a meeting.



Legal Disclaimer: The contents of this website are intended solely for informational purposes. They neither constitute nor imply an official legal opinion on behalf of Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy and O’Connell nor do they establish an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Howland Hess O’Connell encourages all readers to seek and consult professional counsel before acting upon the information contained on this site.

On April 15, 2017, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, coupled with Pennsylvania State Police, launched its annual work-zone safety initiative known as “Operation Orange Squeeze”.



The maximum speed limit in work areas is forty (40) miles-per-hour. Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike should be on alert whenever they see orange, whether it be cones, signs or barrels.



According to Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mr. Mark Compton, over the last seventy years, over 30 Pennsylvania Turnpike employees have lost their lives while on the job. In the calendar year 2015, 400 motor vehicle accidents occurred in work zones along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Finally, just over the last five years, two Pennsylvania workers were killed in accidents which occurred in work zones along the Turnpike.



In order to curb this unnecessary loss of life, Pennsylvania State Troopers will be confronting the issue of speeding motorists in work zones in a new manner. According to the commander of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop charged with Turnpike patrols, Captain Gregory Bacher, troopers will be dispatched in tandem to target speeding vehicles in work zones. One trooper will be positioned in an orange turnpike construction vehicle. Another trooper will be strategically located just outside the work zone positioned to pull over offenders and issue citations. From the construction vehicles, the troopers will be monitoring speeds of vehicles traveling through the work zones and alerting the other trooper located outside the work zone.



Now, just to give you an idea of how effective the Pennsylvania State Police have been in curbing speeding in work zones, take note of the following statistic: more than 6,000 citations were issued along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in work zones in the year 2015 alone. Furthermore, this is not the first time the Turnpike Commission and State Police have united for Operation Orange Squeeze to combat the problem of speeding in work zones. So, what does this mean for drivers traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike? Mainly that the two agencies are prepared and experienced in aggressively confronting this issue head on.



If caught in the “Squeeze”, motorists could face significant penalties. Fines for certain traffic violations in an active work zone, including speeding, are doubled. More importantly, if you are caught driving 11 miles per hour above the posted speed limited in an active work zone, you will lose your license for 15 days. Because this requires you to physically surrender your license to PennDOT upon being convicted, it will likely (see, definitely) take longer than 15 days before you actually get your license back and can then legally drive again in Pennsylvania.  Add to all this the fact that you also face the imposition of a 5-point penalty on your driving record, and it should be clear why speeding in a Pennsylvania work zone is such a risky (and needless) proposition.



If you are caught by Operation Orange Squeeze, the attorneys at Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy & O’Connell, LLP can assist you through the legal process and help you understand your rights and what defenses are available. Please call to setup an initial free consultation at (215) 947-6240, or contact us online.



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Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner. It isn’t just baseball season, it’s also wedding season. With that in mind, today’s post describes the process for legally changing one’s name in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.



There are a multitude of reasons why a person may wish to change their name, and this post certainly doesn’t intend to imply that marriage is the only reason. Another common reason is divorce. Regardless of the motivation, it is important to recognize that the process for formally changing one’s name in Pennsylvania through the legal system requires thoroughness, documentation and at least one court appearance.



The laws governing formal name changes in Pennsylvania can be found here. The first required step for legally changing your name is filing a Petition for Change of Name with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas in the county within which you reside. You will need to state in the Petition not only the county you currently reside in, but also any county you have resided in within the five (5) years prior to filing the Petition. This is required to allow the Court to do their due diligence and confirm that your request to change your name is not for any fraudulent purpose. Essentially, the Court wants to verify that you’re not changing your name to hide from creditors or duck any judgments previously entered against you.



Accompanying the Petition for Change of Name, you’ll need to provide a fingerprint card. You can either await the Court’s Order to get your fingerprints taken or get it done yourself and attach it as an Exhibit to your Petition. A fingerprint card can be obtained by appointment with your local police department and should be provided to Court Administration/the Prothonotary if not included as an Exhibit to the Petition. The Court will then cross-reference your fingerprints with the Pennsylvania State Police to check your criminal history (it should be noted that certain crimes could disqualify you from obtaining a name change).



There is also a filing fee for the Petition, the cost of which varies from county to county, that must be paid to the Court before they will schedule a hearing. Once you have submitted your Petition, along with the fingerprint card and filing fee, you’ll receive a hearing date scheduled by the Court along with an Order for Publication and Notice. The Order for Publication and Notice requires that you advertise you are pursuing a legal name change in two publications. You must include your current name, your desired new name, and the date, time and location of the hearing to allow anyone who might object to your name change to appear and be heard. While objections to name changes are not common, the publication requirement is a step you simply cannot miss.



The final major step is to attend a hearing in your county’s Court of Common Pleas (for example, in Montgomery County, our Court of Common Pleas is in Norristown). You will generally be provided a court date at least two months from the date of your filing of the Petition to allow you to satisfy the publication requirement. The hearing is generally very straightforward and, unless the Court determines you have an improper purpose in seeking a name change, an Order from the Court will likely be entered granting your request to change your name.



WHAT NOW: The objective of this post was to provide a road-map for the process of changing your name in Pennsylvania. The procedure and requirements will vary depending on your circumstances (for instance, a name change for a minor), and it is likely in your best interest to consult with an attorney prior to undertaking this project, which is where the attorneys at Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy & O’Connell, LLP come in. If you have any questions about the information in this article or are interested in obtaining a formal name change in Pennsylvania, the attorneys at Howland Hess O’Connell are available to assist you. Call for a free consultation at (215)-947-6240 or contact us online to schedule a meeting.



Legal Disclaimer: The contents of this website are intended solely for informational purposes. They neither constitute nor imply an official legal opinion on behalf of Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy and O’Connell, LLP nor do they establish an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Howland Hess O’Connell encourages all readers to seek and consult professional counsel before acting upon the information contained on this site.

Pennsylvania has recently enacted a set of laws (known as Act 170) which modernizes the treatment of unincorporated associations (LLCs, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, and Limited Liability Limited Partnerships) and makes Pennsylvania a much more desirable place for owners of these businesses to run their companies.



The new Act applies to all unincorporated associations formed on or after February 21, 2017, and to all existing entities as of April 1, 2017. The Act completely replaces the statutes governing partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Essentially, through the enactment of this Act, Pennsylvania has adopted the most current versions of the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Uniform Limited Partnership Act and the Uniform Partnership Act, putting Pennsylvania in a much stronger position to contend with ultra-business friendly states like Delaware.



There are a number of significant changes imposed by the Act, including the following:

• Duties of Managers and General Partners: The Act establishes that LLC managers, including managing members, and LP general partners owe a duty of loyalty, a duty of care and an obligation of good faith and fair dealing to the entity and the other members/partners. Although these duties can be altered or limited through the Act by way of an operating or partnership agreement, it cannot be eliminated entirely.
  

• Apparent Authority: Members of LLCs no longer have statutory apparent authority, which means that they are not an agent of the LLC solely by reason of being a member.
  
  
  

• Distribution Tests: The new law provides two tests for measuring the legality of LLC distributions, which include transfers of cash or property to members:
  
  
  • “Insolvency Test” – a distribution is not allowed if the company is unable to pay its debts as they become due; and
    
    
    
  • “Balance Sheet Test” – a distribution is unlawful if, after the distribution is made, the company’s total liabilities would exceed the company’s total assets.
    
    

Under the Act, companies must satisfy both tests in order for the distribution to be lawful, and these tests apply to both interim and liquidating distributions.

• Allows for the Creation of Limited Liability Limited Partnerships: A limited liability limited partnership (LLLP) is a type of partnership that is very similar to a limited liability partnership (LLP) in that it has two types of partners, general partners and limited partners. Unlike an LLP, however, the general partners in an LLLP have some liability protection. The general partners of an LLLP are not personally responsible for the debts incurred by the partnership unless they agree to be through debt covenants or other contracts. The main advantage of an LLLP is that all partners are protected by some form of liability protection, but not to the same extent of protection of an LLC or corporation.
  
  
  

• Transfer of Interests and Governance Rights: Absent a provision in the partnership or operating agreement to the contrary, the only interest in a partnership or limited liability company that may be transferred is the partner or member’s Transferable Interest. The Transferable Interest is the financial interest in the entity that entitles the holder to receive distributions, but does not include any voting or management rights. Essentially, a member can only transfer economic rights (the right to receive distributions) to persons outside the business, but managing rights are not transferable unless the operating agreement provides otherwise.
  
  
  
• Charging Orders: Under the Act, the sole method by which a judgment creditor can extract any value from a debtor’s interest in a partnership or limited liability company is by way of a charging order, which gives the creditor a lien on the debtor’s Transferable Interest in the entity. Notably, this only provides the creditor with the right to receive distributions and does not include any management rights.
  
  
  
• Full Shield Protection for Partners: The existing laws on partnerships were amended to replace the former ‘partial shield’ protection for partners and replace it with ‘full shield’ protection by removing language that implied that a partner in a limited liability partnership or limited liability limited partnership could be liable for any act of a person under the supervision and control of the partner even if the partner had no responsibility to supervise or control the act giving rise to the liability.  As a result of the revised language, partners are now only liable for their own negligence or wrongful acts.
  

If you’re currently the owner or operator of a partnership or LLC in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the time is ripe to review your operating/partnership agreement with your attorney. There may be changes required or recommended as a result of the passage of Act 170, and your attorney would be in the best position to point you in the right direction. If you have any questions about the information in this article or are interested in getting more specific information regarding the impact of these changes to the business laws in Pennsylvania, the attorneys at Howland Hess O’Connell are available to assist you today. Call for a free consultation at (215)-947-6240 or contact us online to schedule a meeting.




Legal Disclaimer: The contents of this website are intended solely for informational purposes. They neither constitute nor imply an official legal opinion on behalf of Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy and O’Connell nor do they establish an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Howland Hess O’Connell encourages all readers to seek and consult professional counsel before acting upon the information contained on this site.

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on January 11, 2017 in a case arising out of Douglas County, Colorado that will have a nationwide impact for parents of children that have difficulty learning in the traditional school environment. In the case before the Supreme Court, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, a child was receiving instruction through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the early years of public school education. As the child’s behavior became more difficult nearing 5th grade, the school district made recommendations that the parents thought were insufficient to properly educate the child. The parents transferred the child to a private school and sued the school district under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for failing to meet the educational needs of the child.


The Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether the IDEA requires a school district to provide 1) “some academic progress” that is more than simply “de minimis” (too trivial or minor to warrant consideration) OR 2) provide a benefit that is more substantial. Based upon the questions posed by the justices, it appears that there is great concern that the school districts are not being held to a high enough standard. The Court may end up struggling with the creation of a measurable guideline that can be used by all school districts for all students. The language of the law as is currently written leaves too much room for argument as to what constitutes “student progress”.


The attorneys at Howland Hess Guinan Torpey Cassidy & O’Connell, LLP remain available to assist any client who might be involved in a dispute with an individual school or a school district. Call today for a free consultation at (215) 947-6240 or contact us online.


Legal Disclaimer: The contents of this website are intended solely for informational purposes. They neither constitute nor imply an official legal opinion on behalf of Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy and O’Connell, LLP, nor do they establish an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Howland Hess O’Connell encourages all readers to seek and consult professional counsel before acting upon the information contained on this site.

Regardless of where you live or what type of car you drive, driving while drowsy is an incredibly risky endeavor which is seriously underappreciated by motor vehicle operators nationwide. In a study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 37% of individuals polled admitted to having fallen asleep while driving. Additionally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 83,000 accidents across the country are caused by fatigued driving each year. These accidents result, on average, in over 40,000 injuries and 1,500 deaths annually.


So, with these facts in mind, let’s take a closer look at the “Drowsy Driver”.


Who fits the bill as being described as a “Drowsy Driver”? The most frequently cited example is an individual who sleeps, on average, less than six hours per night.


And when are accidents caused by “Drowsy Drivers” most common? Not surprisingly, drowsy driving accidents are most common at night, followed by mid-afternoon.


And who are the most common “Drowsy Drivers”? Shift workers are the most common segment of society to feel the effects of drowsy driving, but high school and college students are not far behind.


Many researchers who study the effects of sleep deprivation draw a comparison between being over-drowsy and intoxicated. Research has indicated that individuals operating a motor vehicle on only 4 or 5 hours of sleep are likely to experience symptoms similar to that of intoxication. These symptoms include a pronounced inability to focus, inattentiveness, delayed response and reaction time, blurred vision, impaired field-of-depth judgment, and even falling asleep at the wheel.


If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident where the other driver was deemed to be “drowsy” or “fatigued”, the team of lawyers at Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy & O’Connell, LLP are ready and able to fight for your rights to compensation for injuries, property damage, and medical expenses. Call today for a free consultation at (215) 947-6240 or contact us online.


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It's an unfortunate fact of life that workplace injuries do occur, and when they do it is possible the injured employee may be eligible for workers' compensation. This article will not detail whether or not any particular employee is or is not eligible to receive workers' compensation or their probability of success, but instead will detail the steps an employee should take following an injury at work.

1. Report the Accident: In Pennsylvania, an employee is provided 120 days to notify his or her employer about a work accident that causes either an injury or sickness/illness. There is an exceptions to this strict 120 day rule and it is based on when the employee first discovers the injury or illness (if it's not immediately detectable), known as the "Discovery Rule". Therefore, if an employee develops a medical condition due to his or her workplace environment but doesn't show any symptoms for weeks, months, or even years, that employee may still be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits BUT will be held to the same 120 day window to notify his or her employer from the date the employee first discovered the issue. Failure to notify the employer within 120 days of a work-related injury or illness will likely mean that the employer does not need to pay the employee's workers' compensation benefits.
   
   
2. Ensure Your Employer Filed a "First Report of Occupational Injury" Form: In addition to doing your part as an employee by notifying your employer of your injury or illness, an injured or sick employee should also confirm that his or her employer has filed with its insurance company and the Bureau of Workers' Compensation what is known as the "First Report of Occupational Injury" form. The insurance carrier is then provided twenty-one (21) days to make a determination on the claim. This means the carrier has 21 days to either accept the employee's work injury claim, meaning the carrier will cover medical treatment and lost wages, or the carrier can deny the claim.
   
   
3. Promptly Schedule an Appointment with a Workers' Compensation Doctor Approved by Your Employer: If an employer posts a list of approved workers' compensation doctors, an employee must see one of those doctors for treatment throughout the first ninety (90) days of their injury or illness. The sooner an employee can get in to the doctor's office, the better. What happens if an employee decides to seek out his or her own doctor instead of one listed by their employer? The result is that the employer, through its insurance carrier, is not required to pay any medical bills until after the first 90 days of the employee's injury. An employee should be sure to verify whether or not its employer has a list of approved doctors. If there is no list posted, an injured or ill employee can see a doctor of his or her own choosing from the start without risking losing coverage for medical bills during the first 90 days of the injury or sickness.
   
   
4. Receive Employer's Decision and Determine Next Steps: An employer can either accept or deny responsibility for an employee's injury. If an employer accepts responsibility, the employee receives a "Notice of Compensation Payable". If denied, the employee receives a "Notice of Compensation Denial". If an employee feels he or she has been wrongfully denied coverage, the next step is to file a Claim Petition for Workers' Compensation. Employees should be aware that there is a timeline for filing this petition, which is 3 years from the date the employee was injured or made sick at work. It is important to note that it is NOT 3 years from the date of the employer's decision.
   
   
   

If you've been injured at work and denied workers' compensation benefits, the attorneys at Howland Hess O'Connell are available to help you today. The petition and appeals process following a denial is lengthy and, at times, complicated. If you are considering appealing your employer's decision regarding workers' compensation and want to learn more about your rights and options, call today for a free consultation at (215) 947-6240 or contact us online.


Legal Disclaimer: The contents of this website are intended solely for informational purposes. They neither constitute nor imply an official legal opinion on behalf of Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy and O'Connell, LLP, nor do they establish an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Howland Hess O'Connell encourages all readers to seek and consult professional counsel before acting upon the information contained on this site.

Beginning in April of 2017, Pennsylvania will begin offering a Tax Amnesty Program to eligible taxpayers. The program is geared towards taxpayers, both individuals and businesses, who owe outstanding taxes. This program will allow eligible taxpayers to ultimately pay less than the total owed to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue if the taxpayer is able to pay the entire amount of the principal tax due.


If the delinquent taxpayer can satisfy the principal tax amount in its entirety, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will waive all penalties associated with the outstanding balance and also waive one-half of the interest associated with the underlying tax. To participate, taxpayers must file an online amnesty return, file all delinquent tax returns and make the required payment within the 60 day amnesty period.


Timing is critical and inflexible. This amnesty program will only be in effect from April 21 through June 19, 2017. The Department of Revenue will not accept requests for extensions of time to file an amnesty  application, so June 19, 2017, is the absolute cut-off date established by the program as currently written.


The amnesty program is applicable to almost all state taxes. However, failure to take advantage of this program if you are eligible carries significant consequences. After June 19, 2017, when the amnesty window closes, an additional 5 percent penalty will be added to eligible taxpayers who did not participate, and the interest which would otherwise have been cut in half will continue to accumulate. This essentially means eligible taxpayers can either pay less now or owe more down the line.


Pennsylvania had a similar program in 2010. Those taxpayers who participated in the 2010 tax amnesty program are presumed ineligible for the 2017 program. 

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For many married individuals in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the pathway to legally ending a marriage is through divorce. However, that’s not the only way. In addition to divorce, a marriage in Pennsylvania can also be dissolved through what is known as an annulment. This is a term which many are familiar with, but few actually understand.



Unlike an action for divorce, a court ordered annulment is a statement that the marriage itself is void or invalid and, in some circumstances, has the effect of establishing that the marriage never occurred. Not all annulments are made the same, however, and there are two types of marriages which can be annulled: those which are void and those which are voidable.



A void marriage is one that was never valid. As a result, this type of marriage must be deemed annulled. There are four categories specified in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code at Section 3304 which dictate that a marriage be deemed void. Those four circumstances include:

1. If either party to the marriage was married to another person at the time of the second marriage;
   
   
2. If the parties to the marriage are related by blood;
   
   
3. If either party had a serious mental illness or was deemed mentally incompetent at the time of the marriage such that that party could not have provided legal consent to the marriage; and/or
   
   
4. If either party to the marriage was under the age of eighteen (18) at the time of marriage.
   
   
   

On the other end of the spectrum are voidable marriages. Voidable marriages are marriages which can be annulled but the decision is ultimately based on the circumstances of the individual relationship. The Pennsylvania Divorce Code, at Section 3305, specifies five separate categories of marriages which are voidable and therefore subject to annulment by either parties filing such an action. It is important to remember that these marriages, unlike void marriages, are not automatically annulled by operation of law. The categories for a voidable marriage include:

1. Where either party to the marriage was under 16 years of age, unless the marriage was expressly authorized by the court.
   
   
2. Where either party was 16 or 17 years of age and lacked the consent of parent or guardian or express authorization of the court and has not subsequently ratified the marriage upon reaching 18 years of age and an action for annulment is commenced within 60 days after the marriage ceremony.
   
   
3. Where either party to the marriage was under the influence of alcohol or drugs and an action for annulment is commenced within 60 days after the marriage ceremony.
   
   
4. Where either party to the marriage was at the time of the marriage and still is naturally and incurably impotent, unless the condition was known to the other party prior to the marriage.
   
   
5. Where one party was induced to enter into the marriage due to fraud, duress, coercion or force attributable to the other party and there has been no subsequent voluntary cohabitation after knowledge of the fraud or release from the effects of fraud, duress, coercion or force.
   
   
   

If you’re a party to a marriage which would qualify to be annulled, either you or your spouse has the right to bring an action for annulment. It is worth noting that an annulment has no direct or immediate effect on custody or child support. If you are considering terminating your marriage and want to learn more about your rights and options, call today for a free consultation at (215) 947-6240 or contact us online.



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