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The Impact of Speeding Tickets on CDL Insurance Rates
Holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) comes with added responsibility-and speeding tickets can bring consequences that go far beyond a simple fine. If you drive for a living, it’s important to understand just how seriously a single ticket can affect...
Read MoreCan You Get Expelled From College For A DUI?
College life is about balancing schoolwork, social activities and personal growth. However, certain choices, such as driving under the influence (DUI), can have serious consequences that go beyond legal penalties. One of the pressing concerns for students facing a DUI...
Read MoreHow A Winter Break DUI Can Impact Penn State Students
Many Penn State students are eager to enjoy a break at the end of the fall semester. Winter break gives students an opportunity to decompress after intensive coursework. They can go home to visit friends and family or may even...
Read MoreWhat Are Field Sobriety Tests In A DUI Investigation?
Field sobriety tests are a series of tests that law enforcement may conduct during a traffic stop to assess a driver’s impairment by drugs or alcohol. These tests allow officers to evaluate if a driver may be under the influence...
Read MoreWhat Are The Consequences Of A Repeat DUI Offense In PA?
Driving under the influence can have severe consequences, especially in Pennsylvania. When an individual commits a repeat DUI offense, the legal repercussions become even more stringent. By imposing steeper consequences, the state hopes to deter DUI cases. Increased penalties A...
Read MoreWhat Causes A Trucker To Have Their License Suspended Or Revoked?
In Pennsylvania, the holder of a commercial driver’s license or CDL can lose their license for various reasons, including violations of traffic laws and regulations, as well as criminal offenses. Here are some more common reasons truckers can lose their...
Read MoreWhat Impact May An Off-Duty DUI Have On A CDL
Commercial drivers in Pennsylvania adhere to stricter laws for driving under the influence. If you are a CDL holder in the state, even a DUI in your personal vehicle while off-duty could negatively impact your career. License suspension License suspension...
Read MoreWhat Not To Do When The Police Contact You
It can be unnerving to learn that the police want to speak to you. Even if you have done nothing illegal, it is generally best to proceed with caution when dealing with the authorities. If the police have contacted you...
Read More3 Faqs About Traffic Search And Seizures
With so many states legalizing cannabis, it may seem like the rest of the country continues to head in that direction. While Pennsylvania has decriminalized small amounts in some cases, it continues to be an illegal substance. If you have...
Read MoreCan I Get In Trouble For Sharing Prescription Drugs?
Sharing prescription drugs is a crime in Pennsylvania. You can even potentially face felony drug trafficking charges, but every case is different with circumstantial considerations. Commonly Shared Drugs Among College Students College students often share prescription drugs with little understanding...
Read MoreWhat Factors Can Lead To A CDL Suspension In Pennsylvania?
If you are facing a CDL suspension in the state of Pennsylvania, you are likely concerned about what your future holds. Knowing what Pennsylvania law says about commercial vehicle traffic offenses and your CDL license can help you make good...
Read MoreHow Does DUI Impact Penn State Students?
Balancing academics with extracurriculars and full social life while being away from home can feel challenging for college students. Some of these undergraduates might turn to alcohol or drugs to relieve stress or for fun. Suppose a Penn State student...
Read MoreHow Does A Moving Violation Impact My CDL?
If you drive trucks for a living, having an active commercial driver’s license is crucial. Without it, you will not be able to support your family. Pennsylvania law requires you to have a CDL if you drive any of the...
Read MoreIs It Illegal To Carry A Fake ID?
False forms of identification generally have an altered date of birth and are sometimes used by people who are underage to obtain tobacco or alcohol products. Most restaurants, bars and stores in Pennsylvania that sell beer, wine, liquor or tobacco...
Read MoreBehavior Leading To Suspension And Other Consequences For Fraternities
Fraternities have reputations for encouraging “questionable” behavior during their initiation practices. At best, these organizations may expect prospective new members to engage in hazing activities that abuse and degrade them. At worst, actions could potentially endanger the lives of the...
Read MoreAre Study Drugs Bad If You Have A Prescription?
Prescription stimulants used to treat conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder have gained a reputation as “study drugs.” Students may abuse medications such as Vyvance, Adderall and Ritalin even if they have a legitimate need for these drugs. These are...
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Am Charged With Underage Drinking?
Perhaps you are a college freshman with a clean record. You were enjoying a couple of beers with friends when the supply ran out. You are only 17 but look older and volunteered to buy more beer. However, a police...
Read MoreIs It Legal For Trucking Companies To Fire You For Speeding?
As a commercial truck driver, your days and often nights consist of long hours on endless stretches of road with few or even no breaks to shatter the monotony of driving. You may also have to meet strict deadlines, resulting...
Read MoreWhat Are The Most Common CDL Violations?
Even minor moving violations can put your commercial driver’s license in jeopardy. Whether you are a new CDL holder or a veteran in the transportation industry, understanding the most common types of traffic tickets can help you avoid sanctions. These...
Read MoreWill An Underage Drinking Charge Stay On Your Record?
Pennsylvania law does not permit any person under the age of 21 to consume, purchase or possess alcohol. There are no exceptions to this restriction. Because criminal charges can have a serious negative impact on employment, college and other aspects...
Read MoreWhat Does An Arrest For Drug Possession Mean For Students?
A drug arrest is no less serious for a student than a working adult. The justice system does not “go easy” on young people simply because they are college students. It is important that students and their parents respond to...
Read MoreWhat Is Disorderly Conduct?
As a college student, you want to earn a degree and have a bit of fun along the way. Still, a criminal conviction may have both legal and educational consequences. Students at Penn State often face criminal charges and school...
Read MoreIs An Attorney Necessary For A Student Conduct Violation?
If a case manager has contacted you about a potential student conduct violation, it is important to take the matter very seriously. While that is especially true if the charge involves a local, state or federal crime, any offense that...
Read MoreWhat Happens When Someone Under 21 Carries A Fake ID?
Young persons who procure a fake identification card may find themselves in legal troubles in Pennsylvania. Some sources make it easy for those under 21 to buy a fake ID. Unfortunately, these sellers also make it easy for young persons...
Read MoreA Flawed Field Test Means Overturned Convictions
When Pennsylvania residents are arrested, it must be on the basis that the officer has probable cause to believe that there has been a crime committed. However, officers sometimes end up having a mistaken belief. In those cases, suspects must...
Read MoreScientists Develop New THC Test For Police Departments
Police officers in Pennsylvania and around the country generally take motorists into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence after conducting a breath test. Roadside toxicology tests are performed because the portable devices used are considered reasonably accurate and...
Read MoreUnderstanding Pennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Device Laws
The state of Pennsylvania has strict laws in place when it comes to drinking and driving. If you are a Pennsylvania resident, or, conversely, a college student attending school in the state, it is important to know the penalties that...
Read MoreCan A Criminal Conviction Prevent You From Becoming A Teacher?
Teachers have some of the most important jobs in the nation, and if you are looking to become one, you may have an innate desire to help others. Having something potentially jeopardize all of the work you put into your...
Read MoreWill A Drug Charge Prevent Me From Getting Financial Aid?
Most students in Pennsylvania need some type of financial assistance to go to college due to the high costs of getting an education. Eligibility for financial aid depends on several factors. It is possible that if you face drug charges...
Read MoreHow Much Does A Pennsylvania DUI Increase Auto Insurance Rates?
A Pennsylvania drunk driving conviction may do more than embarrass you or potentially threaten your academic or professional future – it may, too, wind up costing you a significant amount of money. While you should expect to have to pay...
Read MoreStudents With Drug Convictions May Still Get Student Aid
When students in Pennsylvania face charges related to drugs and alcohol, they may worry about their student aid — and with good reason. There was a time when students could not get financial aid if they were convicted of selling...
Read MorePublic Urination Is Not Worth The Risk
A little too much punch at that off-campus holiday party may turn into an emergency bathroom situation on your walk back to Penn State. Or the restroom line at a bar might be far too long for the state of...
Read MoreThe Consequences Of Underage Drinking In Pennsylvania
It is no secret that alcohol is present on college campuses in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. Nor should it come as a surprise that alcohol-containing beverages may end up in the hands of underage students. For students under the...
Read MoreA Closer Look At SR-22 For High-Risk Drivers
The consequences of serious traffic violations can add up quickly. In fact, if individuals do not take action to fight these charges, from reckless driving to DUI, insurance companies might label them as high-risk drivers. In these cases, it might...
Read MoreWhat Are the Common Motivations Behind Theft?
Theft is not a minor crime. It might be easy to think that theft, especially from major corporations, is victimless. Despite the consequences, people still choose to steal for various reasons. There are many reasons a person might feel compelled...
Read MoreKnow What To Expect With A Pennsylvania DUI Charge
While sometimes seen as a rite of passage for college students, beers at Friday night games and shots at Saturday night parties can cause serious consequences, especially if you get behind the wheel. Charges of driving under the influence carry...
Read MoreCan A DUI Conviction Affect Financial Aid?
College students in Pennsylvania are here to enjoy their time, learn new things and start their career paths. But what happens if you make a mistake like drinking and driving? Being convicted of a DUI-related crime can actually have a...
Read MoreWhy Is Stealing Street Signs A Bad Idea?
College is a time when you are learning to be an adult. You are just finding your independence. There are many decisions to make and many freedoms you may not be used to having. This is wonderful, but it also...
Read MoreHow Public Intoxication Charges Affect College Students
Drinking is a common occurrence both on campus after dark and on Pennsylvania streets. Public intoxication is a crime, but often does not have the same negative consequences as other alcohol-related incidents. The Pennsylvania General Assembly classifies public drunkenness as...
Read MoreWhat Is The Penalty For A DUI With BAC Of .16% Or Greater In PA?
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles website, the state recognizes three tiers of DUIs: General Impairment, High BAC and Highest BAC. The state reserves the Highest BAC penalties for those who have a blood alcohol concentration level of...
Read MoreDUI Defense Strategies That Work
Every parent sends their child off to college expecting them to obtain the education necessary to earn a job in the desired field. Some hope their children will experiment with drugs, alcohol, or some other questionable substance or behavior. Few,...
Read MoreWhat To Do When A Fight Becomes An Assault Charge
You and your buddies have a few too many beers at the home opener. When the stadium crowd spills out into the streets, you end up exchanging words, and eventually fists, with another rowdy group. Next thing you know, an...
Read MoreIs Asking About Criminal History Fair On College Applications?
Many Pennsylvania colleges have a section on the application that asks about your criminal history. Some include your juvenile history as well. This is a controversial section for many people who feel it is not fair to ask about criminal...
Read MoreCan The REAL ID Cards Help Stop Fake IDs?
Many states are changing their driver’s licenses to comply with federal standards that will soon become a requirement. The new design for the Pennsylvania license is called a REAL ID. The idea behind this change to driver’s licenses and state...
Read MoreFake ID: A ‘Harmless Prank’ That Is A Crime
Popular movies may portray the creation of a fake ID as a harmless prank, a rite of passage for those teenagers hoping to pass themselves off as older than they really are. What those popular movies don’t show is the...
Read MoreHow A DUI Affects College Students
It’s Friday night and your college buddies suggest that you go out to the bar. You have plans the next morning, so you decide to drive so you can take off early. Instead, you end up having a few more...
Read MorePennsylvania Man Charged With Assault Over Playground Incident
Community members are often passionate about protecting their neighborhood. This often means being aware of the actions of others within the area and reporting anything suspicious or potentially illegal to the appropriate authorities. Unfortunately, a man in Pennsylvania is now...
Read MoreHow DUI Checkpoints Work In Pennsylvania Could Be Changing
There has always been a debate surrounding the legality of using checkpoints as a way to check for drunk drivers. A recent court ruling could impact how these checkpoints work, and it may even affect some types of DUI cases. The...
Read MoreLengthy Investigation Leads To Drug Charges For Many People
Recently in Pennsylvania, a major investigation lead to the arrests of more than two dozen individuals. The investigation reached into two states, and the police are still looking for a handful of people suspected of delivering and selling drugs. At...
Read MoreThe Impact Of A DUI On A Person’s Potential Teaching Career
A conviction of a criminal offense comes with various consequences, and sometimes, these consequences can follow a person for the rest of his or her life. A DUI conviction can affect a person’s career path, particularly for jobs that require a...
Read MoreCannabis Training For Police And What It Means For Drug Charges
Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana a few years ago, but law enforcement is still trying to figure out how to monitor for drugged driving and other related crimes. Police currently have no way to accurately verify whether someone with marijuana in...
Read MoreSome Drug Charges No Longer Lead To Suspension Of License
Pennsylvania laws regarding various types of drug offenses are strict, and if convicted, a person could face significant consequences. Up until very recently, one of those consequences included the suspension of that person’s license. That is no longer the case,...
Read MoreMan Facing Drug Charges After Law Enforcement Pulls Him Over
A Pennsylvania driver finds himself in serious legal trouble after a routine traffic stop. The man was stopped by a police officer for having a headlight out. After speaking with the man, police allegedly noticed drug paraphernalia in his vehicle,...
Read MoreThink Twice Before Using A Fake ID
Being away at college is probably your first taste of independence as you experience the world on your own for the first time. Being away from home can be an invaluable experience as you learn to care for yourself and...
Read MoreField Drug Test Kits Are Often Notoriously Unreliable
In college towns across Pennsylvania and the United States, police officers are on high alert for the types of crimes normally associated with college life – including drug possession. Unfortunately, while many police departments will gladly invest in officers and...
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