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Protecting Your Future From A Criminal Charge
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 following vehicles: Any single vehicle weighing at...
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 products are strict...
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...
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...
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 officer witnessed your attempt to do so and arrested...
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 in exhaustion. It makes sense then that you...
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 are some of the...
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 of a young...
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 a criminal charge for drug...
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 discipline for disorderly conduct. ...