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...
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Holidays see an increase in drunk driving
The winter months are typically packed full of holidays and special events, not to mention several weeks of time off school for college students. The chance to see family and friends, combined with free time, makes this a highly anticipated time of year. However, it...
What are the consequences of parole violations?
If you are a Pennsylvania resident convicted of a crime, you may serve a specific amount of time in prison and then return to society under the conditions of parole. While the exact nature of your parole may depend on the details of your case and conviction, there are...
What have been the effects of consolidating the state police barracks?
Centre County recently underwent a consolidation of its state police barracks. According to the Centre Daily Times, two previous state police stations, one in Rockview and one in Philipsburg, became one station. The county now has only one state police location, which...
Magic mushrooms still transport you to Pennsylvania prisons
Americans everywhere are wondering how psilocybin mushrooms legality may change across the country after Denver, Colorado became the first and only city in the United States to decriminalize the drug. But, here's why it's important to remember the consequences of...
Driving while hungover can be just as dangerous
Just about everyone has been there at some point: you spent the night partying at a friend’s place and decided to crash there. Now the sun is up, and you feel like you’ve been hit by a bus. You drink some water, maybe take some painkillers to dull your...
4 common college student offenses
If you’ve recently sent your son or daughter off to college, it’s important to advise they use their new-found freedoms responsibly. After all, college is meant to help them become more employable — not less. Remind your child to be caution of the law by staying aware...
PA’s new ‘Clean Slate’ bill makes record sealing easier
We’ve written extensively on this blog about how mistakes that lead to an arrest or conviction can haunt a person for life. It can make it harder to find an apartment, get a job or enroll in college. That is why helping people who’ve served their sentences remain...
Does your freedom from warrantless search extend to rental cars?
Unfortunately, far too many people in Pennsylvania and across the country are unaware of their right to deny police entry to their home or vehicle without a search warrant signed by a judge. Even if someone asks police to see a warrant, officers respond with questions...
The problem with police informants
A Penn State student recently learned the hard way how police rely on informants. The student was arrested and charged with several different drug violations after allegedly selling cocaine several times to a police informant. Once police found their informant, they...