If you've ever wondered whether the U.S. Department of Justice has asked Microsoft or Google for your emails, you're probably still wondering. That's because the DOJ often issues gag orders that prevent your email service from letting you know you're under...
Month: October 2017
Enjoy ‘Halloweekend,’ but be aware of the risks
One of Penn State's rowdiest weekends is fast approaching. Known as "Halloweekend," PSU students let loose for several days surrounding the holiday, packing bars and apartments for hours and hours of partying. It would be silly to think that everyone drinking cheap...
Alpha Chi Rho charged with furnishing alcohol to 2 underage women
After the hazing-related death of a 19-year-old Beta Theta Pi pledge in February, Penn State outlined certain changes it expected to see in fraternity life. One of those changes was stricter enforcement of underage drinking laws. "Failure by the Greek-letter...
Ten students arrested after fraternity pledge’s death
Binge drinking on college campuses is still a problem, especially in the context of fraternity hazing rituals that involve excessive drinking as "punishments" for pledges. Not only can these result in injuries, some college students can lose their lives. Recently ten...
Study: Hiring a DUI lawyer can literally pay for itself
If you've been arrested for DUI, a lot of questions may be running through your mind. It's just a misdemeanor -- is it worth defending myself? Will a lawyer really get me a better result than just pleading guilty? Can I even afford a lawyer? You should absolutely...
Should people lose their driver’s licenses for unpaid court debt?
According to the Legal Aid Justice Center, 43 states and the District of Columbia have policies allowing or requiring courts to suspend the driver's licenses of people who fail to pay fines. In all but four states, this can be done with no consideration of whether the...
The steps a field sobriety test consists of
When drivers in Pennsylvania and other states are pulled over by a police officer, it is likely they are in a slight panic mode. No motorist likes to get pulled over, and no motorist ever enjoys getting a ticket following a stop. What about stops that involve more...
Why you need to remember your right to remain silent
A run-in with the police is almost never a pleasant experience. Whether you are the one being arrested, or police just want to ask you a few questions, speaking with police can make most people nervous. This is especially true for young adults like Penn State...