Getting arrested for drug possession is frightening, as the penalties can be severe. In Pennsylvania, first-time drug offenders can see up to a year behind bars. Even if you face conviction, though, it does not mean imprisonment is inevitable. What factors make...
From college or career options to housing and financing, having an arrest, charge or conviction on your record may have a major impact on both your present and future opportunities. As in other states, in Pennsylvania, you may be able to have certain charges or crimes...
Few things have the potential to stop you in your tracks faster than criminal charges. After all, depending on the nature of the charge, you may eventually spend time behind bars, pay stiff fines or even lose basic rights. You may also not understand the criminal...
A DUI arrest may leave you with questions. Your brain may reel with questions about the court costs, fines and possible jail time. However, should you find yourself at the end with a conviction, your long-term future may face significant changes. Whether you get out...
The college years are typically a time when young adults are living on their own for the first time, figuring out who they are and having fun doing so. It is common for students to engage in partying, which is not illegal, but sometimes things go too far and a...
The criminal justice system in Pennsylvania is full of legal terms you may have heard but not fully understand. If you are facing criminal charges, though, knowing the difference between felony, misdemeanor and summary charges may help to put your mind at ease. A...
Pennsylvania's driving under the influence laws take a graduated approach to penalties. For example, the more alcohol that is present in a driver's blood, the higher the penalties may be. However, blood alcohol content alone may not lead to a harsher penalty, and a...
Students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will end their fall semester by Dec. 7, and they may take a long break before the spring semester begins in mid-January. During those weeks, they may be spending time at home, hanging out with old friends and celebrating...
Between classes, long hours of homework and the pressure to get a good job after graduation, Pennsylvania college students have plenty of stress. Spending time socializing with friends and classmates is one of the most common ways students relieve that stress. If you...
The common perception of police searches is that an officer needs a warrant before opening up a car or home for a search. This is not always the case. A police officer may conduct a search if the officer has probable cause to do so. One way an officer could claim...
