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Recreational boaters sometimes take beer or other alcoholic beverages along for the ride. But is this wise? Conditions exist on the water that can produce some surprisingly serious consequences connected to boating under the influence or BUI. Summer boating and safety...
Defendants may feel confused about the charges they face in a Pennsylvania criminal court. A person who believes that he or she committed theft may face charges of robbery instead. In reality, most people don't know the legal distinction between robbery, theft and...
You may not yet understand all the short- and long-term consequences of your driving under the influence charge, but you know you must pay fees, fines and more. Do you know how to adjust your budget to account for the financial ramifications of your DUI? American...
Feeling that the legal repercussions handed to you do not match your charges can feel discouraging and unfair. Even with criminal charges pending against you, you have the right to fair and just treatment. One of your rights allows you to file an appeal if you...
While all states in the US have laws on the books regarding assault, the details can vary in different jurisdictions. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are two varieties of assault: simple and aggravated. The difference between simple and aggravated assault is the...
If you face drug charges after dealing with an undercover officer, you may be wondering whether he or she performed a fair arrest. While officers have a right to investigate without revealing their identity, there are rules for soliciting a crime. According to the...
Students attending Penn State University are expected to conform to the Code of Conduct. If you are a student accused of misconduct or charged with a crime, you must schedule a hearing at the Office of Student Conduct. Serious consequences are possible, but the...
As temperatures climb, you may be itching to pull your boat out of storage and prepare for a summer on the lake. If you intend to consume alcohol on the water, though, you may have some concerns about boating under the influence. Operating a watercraft with a blood...
Pennsylvania takes a strict stance against underage drinking. As a result, it also doles out harsh punishments to adults over 21 who furnish underage persons with alcohol. Some PA residents assume that exceptions apply in certain situations. These assumptions...
If a Pennsylvania court grants you probation, you may have the option of bypassing time behind bars. Or, you may have already served time, but now have the option of living a semi-normal life so long as you meet the requirements for your probation. During this period,...
