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Cell Phone Ban while Driving will Become PA Law

Filed under: Criminal Law, News by David Keightly @ May 23, 2024

Texting while driving has been illegal in Pennsylvania since 2012, but soon you won’t even be able to hold a phone while driving! On May 8th, 2024, the state legislature sent a bill to Governor Shapiro’s desk, and he’s going to sign it. This new cell phone ban won’t take effect for a year after […]

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Christine Cregar named Top Lawyer of Montgomery County by newspaper

Filed under: Fairlie & Lippy News by Steven F. Fairlie @ April 11, 2024

Christine Cregar has been named a “Top Lawyer of Montgomery County” by the readers of The Times Herald, The Reporter, and The Pottstown Mercury for 2024. This is not her first recognition, as she was also recognized as Bucks County’s “Star Attorney of the Year” in 2019. An outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney, Christine has handled […]

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Expedited Pardon Program Expanded by PA Board of Pardons

Filed under: Criminal Law by Contributor @ March 28, 2024

In December of 2023, the Board of Pardons expanded their Expedited Pardon Review Program.  A constant complaint about applying for a pardon is the length of the process.  The Board itself says a typical application takes 3 to 4 years to hear.  Every year the Board says this process will be sped up; however, with […]

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Police Announce Traffic Offense Initiative

Filed under: Criminal Law, DUI by Contributor @ March 25, 2024

Last week, more than 80 local police departments collectively announced that they are joining the Pennsylvania State Police in a “new” effort to crack down on “aggressive or unsafe driving behaviors.” The announcement defined “aggressive driving” as things like running stop signs or red lights, following other cars too closely, dangerous lane-changing, and driving too […]

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15 years since we opened the doors at Fairlie & Lippy!?!

Filed under: Fairlie & Lippy News by Steven F. Fairlie @ March 24, 2024

Fifteen years ago we were frantically searching for office space, purchasing a copier, developing a website, finding clients. All while still showing up in Court every day. It seems like the blink of an eye since then – as if it was yesterday. Now today so much has changed, and yet so much has stayed […]

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