Under the new law: The penalty for possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana for personal use is a $25 fine. The penalty for public marijuana use is a $100 fine or up to 9 hours of community service. A citation will be issued for a civil violation, but there will be no criminal arrest record…
This toolkit, which includes the powerpoint below, gives important information about Social Security Overpayments and Waivers. To view the toolkit, download the full article at the bottom of this page. Download Toolkit Social Security Toolkit
This brochure is for anyone who owns a home and may receive Medical Assistance to pay for their care in a nursing home or in the community. Download the full article to view the brochure. To learn more about Medicaid Estate Recovery, view our video: Download Full Article What You Should Know About…
Are you a victim of domestic or sexual violence? Do you need to get out of your lease early because of the violence? Philadelphia Ordinance § 9-804 lets you. To end your lease early, you must: Send a letter to your landlord giving him 30-days notice that you are ending your lease early. Attach to the letter one form of…
Learn more about expungements in general. Learn more about finding work with a criminal record WHAT IS A SUMMARY OFFENSE? A summary offense is the most minor type of criminal offense in Pennsylvania, and is often called a “non-traffic citation.” Summary offenses can include disorderly conduct, loitering, harassment, and low-level retail theft, among others. A…
Wages – you have the right to be paid for all of your work! You have the right: To be paid for all of the hours that you work or are required to be at work. To be paid at least $7.25 per hour for every hour that you work. To be paid “overtime” for any…
The forms needed to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy are available at website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania at http://www.paeb.uscourts.gov/. The Court’s site also includes information on filing bankruptcy without an attorney. You can file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy on your own without hiring an attorney (called filing ‘pro…
There are two main types of bankruptcies that generally apply to consumers: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is what most people think of as bankruptcy – it gives you a clean slate without paying your debts. Chapter 13 requires monthly payments for several years. It is most often used to save a house…
