Arrests occur every day in Pennsylvania. But, not every arrest results in a conviction. Some arrestees are able to successfully challenge the legality of their arrest, while others may be truly innocent of the crimes charged. However, many arrests will leave the...
Month: January 2017
Understanding Pennsylvania’s assault laws
Students getting back into the swing of things for the spring semester at Penn State also means plenty of late nights spent partying at campus bars. For some students, excessive alcohol consumption also means a loss of good judgment. If someone looks at you the wrong...
I have a clean record. What can I do to keep it that way?
Everyone makes mistakes. For some college students, however, a mistake or an attempt at "harmless fun" could have serious effects on your future. Just one misdemeanor criminal conviction or arrest tied to your name could make it hard to find a job once you graduate....
When celebrating big wins can turn into criminal charges
Every year, there are news reports across the country of overzealous college students taking to the streets to celebrate a big win by their school in football or basketball. It was no different recently at Penn State, when the Nittany Lions won the Big 10 football...