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An arrest comes with uncertainty and anxiety, as it can have significant repercussions on your future. When facing criminal charges, it is important to be mindful of your actions and avoid key common mistakes in the following days and weeks to help minimize the impact...
While a night out on the town comes with fun, it also increases the chances of making poor choices due to alcohol. When college students in Pennsylvania find themselves facing public intoxication charges, the repercussions can be significant. 1. Academic fallout One...
One wrong decision can find you behind the wheel after having what seems like a harmless drink or two. When this lapse in judgment leads to a DUI arrest, your immediate concern might be the future of your education. While a first-time DUI certainly comes with lesser repercussions than you would incur as a repeat offender, that does not change…
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…
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…
With growing opinions, growing ideas and a growing mind, your child has left home to attend college. The signs of independence arrived, and the actual signs of adulthood remain just around the corner. However, like some young adults, questionable decisions surface, leading to potentially severe consequences. And you get the call from him. He is in jail. Police arrested him…
As a new college student, you feel like you have the world at your fingertips. However, this is your first taste of independence, and the last thing you want to do is disappoint your parents while away at college. There are many temptations during this life phase, one of them being alcohol. And when a student is faced with underage…
Discovering that a lawsuit lies ahead can be incredibly confusing and upsetting. When that situation involves violence, it can become all the more difficult to manage and even understand. There are a number of criminal defenses Pennsylvania residents can make, but there are also other factors involved in these situations that can create gray areas. One unique aspect to Pennsylvania’s laws…
Facing an accusation for theft is no small issue; for those going through such an unfortunate situation, proving innocence can be an overwhelming task. Even if the theft was small, many Pennsylvania residents find themselves in a prolonged legal battle. A theft charge can leave a severe mark on one’s record, thus affecting reputation, professional goals and overall wellbeing. There…
With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of slowing down, lawmakers and state officials are increasingly shifting focus toward putting a halt to drug trafficking and keeping a keener eye on the types of drugs used in overdoses. However, recent news shows that Pennsylvania’s recording of drug types in fatal overdoses is lacking. How effective are current efforts to combat illegal…