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Protecting Your Future From A Criminal Charge
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. ...
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 violates your school’s code of...
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 to find themselves with a...
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 be released and...
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...