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Can You Be Arrested for Public Drunkenness on Campus in Pennsylvania?
Many students in State College believe police ignore drunkenness on campus. That assumption can be costly. Pennsylvania law is clear, and so is the way Penn State University Police and State College officers enforce it. If you are visibly intoxicated...
Read MoreThe Impact of Public Intoxication on Penn State Students' Future
Penn State University ranks among the most prominent institutions of higher education in the United States, with enrollment exceeding 46,000 students at its University Park campus. This massive student population creates a vibrant social environment, but it also generates significant...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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