State College Legal Blog
7 sentenced in Pennsylvania heroin raid and 1 awaiting trial
Prosecutors have received guilty pleas from seven of the defendants arrested in connection with a drug raid in Warminster at a home on Cheryl Drive. A 40-year-old man, labeled by prosecutors as a ringleader of the heroin and fentanyl narcotics operation, admitted his...
The real reason the divorce rate dropped
Have you heard that the divorce rate, after rising for so long, has started to drop in the United States? Some studies have shown that it has begun to fall again. When you think about what this means for American culture, you may naturally assume that it means more...
Divorce gets easier when you see others do it
Are you thinking of divorce but unsure if you can do it or not? One thing that may influence your thinking is whether or not you have seen other people go through it. These people could be friends or family members. In that sense, some researchers say that divorce is...
Can you avoid false abuse allegations?
You and your ex are not on good terms. You worry that he or she is going to make false allegations of child abuse, perhaps out of spite or perhaps to keep you from seeing the kids. Child abuse is a very serious criminal issue. It can lead to an arrest, jail time, and...
If your spouse tells you this, divorce may be inevitable
When one person asks for a divorce, or at least brings it up for the first time, it's common for the other spouse to wonder if they can save the marriage. They aren't sure that divorce is inevitable yet. They think they can still fix things. That may be true....
Sharing prescription drugs can have legal consequences
You get injured and are prescribed painkillers. You take them for a while, but you heal quickly and stop taking them before you use up the supply -- even though the doctor told you to take them all. You have a friend who asks you if he can have some. He doesn't want...
Tips for moving through a divorce when you’re at work
Just because you are getting divorced does not mean your daily schedule changes. You still have other obligations. You still have a strict schedule at work and goals you need to accomplish. How do you balance the two? It can be difficult, especially if it's a...
Drug-crime relationships can be difficult to break
Drug charges can stem from a variety of situations, but they can all mean that you are facing some severe penalties if you are convicted. Many people don't realize that drug-related charges can sometimes mean more than just those for possession or dealing. Instead,...
Try not to make it personal if your spouse lies during divorce
You know that it's illegal to lie during a divorce case. You have to be honest about everything. This includes how you both acted during the marriage, what assets you control and much more. Unfortunately, just because it's illegal to lie does not mean that your spouse...
Police can use DUI checkpoints in Pennsylvania
All Pennsylvania drivers need to know exactly how drunk driving laws work. It may not be exactly how you expect. For instance, maybe you already know that the police cannot stop a car without a reason. That reason may be something relatively minor, like a broken...
