Indiana Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Blog
Are you aware of the full cost of a DUI?
Say you are thinking about going out with some friends for a few drinks at a bar in Pennsylvania. Because the bar is not far from where you live, you feel you will be okay to drive yourself there and back. A taxi or rideshare is a waste of money. Esurance offers a...
read moreCampus crimes and your reputation
We have covered various types of campus crimes on our blog, and people may find themselves facing these charges for countless reasons. In some cases, people are wrongly accused of an offense on campus, whether the false allegations result from someone trying to get...
read moreDefenses against a roommate’s accusation of theft
When a college student in Pennsylvania accuses another of theft, it can have serious consequences. The situation may be even more difficult when the students are roommates. Whether the student actually took the item or not, the accusation may result in criminal...
read moreWhat should you know about next-day DUI arrests?
You did all the right things when enjoying a night out. You drank responsibly, used a rideshare to get home. Unfortunately, you still found yourself under arrest for drunk driving – the next morning. Understanding the factors that affect blood alcohol concentration...
read moreCan a drug conviction affect your eligibility for student aid?
It is not uncommon for young people to experiment with drugs, but if you plan to go to college, you may want to avoid caving into your curiosity. Why? Because according to Federal Student Aid, An Office of the U.S. Department of Education, a drug conviction or...
read moreCan I carry a gun on campus?
There is no doubt a social concern in this country after safety on school campuses. Whether it is high schools or colleges, there is a history of shootings at these locations that have parents, students and the public concerned. Due to this, many areas have bans on...
read moreHow security guards and police officers keep campuses safe
When it comes to campus crimes and campus safety in Pennsylvania, high school shootings most frequently come to mind and with good reason. According to CNBC, by February 2018, there had already been 17 verified school shootings in America for that year alone. However,...
read moreBuyer beware with homeopathic marijuana products
There has been an explosion in the use of marijuana-derived homeopathic medicine. Regardless of whether recreational marijuana use is legal, these are now legal in most states, including Pennsylvania. Cannabidiol or CBD, for example, is a popular marijuana product...
read moreFormer race car driver who refuses sobriety test arrested for OWI
Even Indiana celebrities are required to abide by the law and may be arrested for legal infractions. This was the case with a former winner of the Indianapolis 500 who was recently arrested for driving under the influence. According to the Indianapolis Star, after he...
read moreDriver’s licenses no longer suspended for drug offenses in Penn.
In the past, people in Pennsylvania charged with drug possession saw their driver's licenses suspended, even if the related arrest happened away from a vehicle or in a home. This law stemmed from an act of Congress in the early 1990s which required states to...
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