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An individual commits theft when they take another person’s property with no intention of returning it. Prosecutions for theft in Pennsylvania range from shoplifting cases involving items worth a few dollars to elaborate real estate schemes involving property worth...
Sometimes what starts as harmless fun can end with criminal charges. Criminal mischief is a common charge that may result from out-of-control parties, pranks and other similar events. What is criminal mischief? The legal definition of criminal mischief A person may be...
Marijuana comes from the dried leaves of the cannabis plant, and some states have made it legal with some restrictions. Other states allow medical use, but it is still illegal in several states. A person in State College, Pennsylvania, may face several charges for...
All states enforce drunk driving laws to keep the roads safe, and penalties vary depending on the circumstances. Even a first offense can mean some jail time or fines and license suspension. However, drivers in Pennsylvania can fight the charges and use several...
If you are a drug offender in Pennsylvania and it is your first offense, then you might be able to avoid a criminal conviction. It's part of a program that the state runs called ARD, or Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. This program is designed to make life...
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania who has been released on parole, it means your sentence is almost over. When you're on parole, you have strict requirements that you must obey. Violating the conditions of your parole can send you right back to prison. You should...
Cocaine is a very addictive controlled substance made from the leaves of coca plants. Since it can damage health, most states have made laws that prohibit cocaine. A person in State College, Pennsylvania, who gets caught with cocaine faces several penalties. Overview...
Motorists who get pulled over in Pennsylvania and suspected of driving under the influence are often subjected to field sobriety tests. These tests may include finger-to-nose, reverse counting or "follow my finger," and many drivers assume that they must complete the...
Some people who were sentenced to sentences of life without parole as juveniles have been resentenced and released from prison in Pennsylvania. However, many of these people have received sentences including indefinite parole, threatening their freedom if they commit...
A conviction for a DUI first offense in Pennsylvania may leave the defendant with six months of probation, a fine, and court-ordered treatment. Long before a conviction in court, the accused faces an arrest. The police might notice something suspicious about a...
