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As a parent, you are well aware that college students can make mistakes. Unfortunately, some mistakes have much more severe consequences than others. Selling and distributing drugs is one of these serious mistakes. Getting caught selling drugs is a grave offense and...
For residents of State College, Pennsylvania, being arrested for assault can have a profound impact on the rest of their lives. This is especially true when there are allegations of domestic assault and a man is accused of assaulting a female. The penalties that...
If you are young and just starting your life at college or even just entering the workforce, you may believe that a misdemeanor conviction is not that big of a deal. If you believe that a misdemeanor is equivalent to a slap on the wrist, you should know that the...
In State College, people might be taking part in activities that they think are little more than time-honored rituals and are relatively harmless, but they can lead to a criminal charge if someone becomes injured or there is a complaint about it. People will...
With State College being so rife with young people who might decide to go to parties and drink with relatively high frequency, there is a good possibility that people will do just that. When they are legally allowed to do so, there is nothing wrong with it. However,...
In State College and throughout Pennsylvania, the drug problem is a growing concern for legislators and law enforcement. To try and reduce the frequency of people buying and using drugs, there are frequent traffic stops and investigations of those believed to be...
For students at State College, alcohol will undoubtedly be present whether they are of legal age to consume it or not. It is unavoidable in college. Many will violate the law by drinking underage and try to purchase alcohol. While they might not see it as an egregious...
Getting stopped by a police officer in Pennsylvania can be intimidating, particularly if the officer proceeds to question you regarding your alleged involvement in a crime. If you are stopped and questioned by a police officer, it is important that you know your...
Sometimes parties can get a little out hand, especially in college. But, loud music and damages are the least of your worries when dangerous amounts of prescription or illicit drugs are involved. When you fear a friend may have gone too far, you can request emergency...
You may think that once you are arrested on DUI charges in Pennsylvania you are all-but-guaranteed to be convicted. However, the reality is that some people have their DUI charges dismissed, or at the very at least reduced. If you choose to hire a criminal defense...