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 and want to ask you some questions, you should...
Criminal Charges
3 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 some in your possession and...
Can 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...
Can 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 quest to become a teacher may prove particularly...
Public 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 your bladder. But before you give in to the urge, consider the...
Is 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 a controversial section for many people who feel it is not fair to ask about criminal history. The U.S. Department of...
Fake 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 teen-agers hoping to pass themselves off as older than they really are. What those popular movies don’t show is the life-changing aspects of being convicted of a...