Dedicated Attorneys & Proven Results Since 1980

Blog

5 common alcohol offenses college students could face

Due to peer pressure, newfound freedom and college culture, undergrad students are at-risk for alcohol offenses. Even those who do not participate in partying could face alcohol-related charges in the right context. Here are five of the most common alcohol offenses college students make. Underage drinking The underage drinking charge applies to those who drink or are in possession of…

Signs that you need a bankruptcy attorney

When facing financial hardship, you may feel intense anxiety about your future. However, there may be resources that can help. You deserve a chance to recover, and with the right support, you can. 1. Creditors are harassing you According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, individuals or companies trying to collect debts must behave in a way that is…

College students, underage binge drinking and DUI complications

Drinking has long been a favorite pastime of college students, and binge drinking is a popular method of alcohol consumption, both privately and publicly. It is not unusual for law enforcement to stop underage binge drinkers on suspicion of DUI. But how would a conviction change the young driver’s life? About binge drinking Binge drinking is a pattern of alcohol…

Too many on St. Paddy’s Day can give you more than a hangover

First, there was Chicago and then came Boston and now Philadelphia rounds out the top three list for best St. Patricks’s day celebrations. With 32 million Irish-Americans located stateside, the Irish in Ireland are outnumbered six fold. Around 39 percent of the population in Philly has claimed Irish heritage so it should come as no surprise that the town knows…

BAC less than 0.08 percent? It may still be a DUI

Police in Pennsylvania have recently called upon lawmakers to update the state’s DUI laws. The concern is that with medical marijuana becoming more prevalent, it could lead to more dangerous driving from people who believe they are all right because they have not drunk much alcohol. Breath tests are only designed to check for the presence of alcohol in a person’s…