You are going to college in Pennsylvania, enjoying this new chapter in your life. As with any other life stage, you will have ups and downs. You will learn a lot and make mistakes, which you will grow from. But there are some mistakes that are too costly to make....
Robert S. Muir, Attorney at Law
Nursing with a criminal record
Our office handles many cases from clients whose professional careers in healthcare are under threat. If your intended line of work requires licensing of some kind, as most medical jobs do, it is probable that you might need to report a conviction to obtain that...
The risks of drug offenses on campus
Drug offenses on campus have a curious portrayal in media. The last several decades of movies and TV tend to spin college as the kind of place where drugs just happen. These are kids "experimenting" or "looking for a good time." But even though students have their...
Underage drinking and its effect on your life
Underaged drinking, especially when it involves getting behind the wheel, can have a big effect on your life. While it’s not unusual for people under 21 to drink, making the decision to drive if you do can land you with some hefty consequences. First, you may be...
Drunk driving charges and your custody rights
When people think about the consequences of a drunk driving case, many focus on the financial penalties, the impact these charges have on one's career, the possibility of time behind bars and losing driving privileges. However, it is important to recognize the other...
How does methadone treat addiction?
The United States is experiencing an opioid use epidemic. In 2018, 67,367 drug overdoses occurred. Opioids account for almost 70 percent of all overdose deaths. In Pennsylvania, for every 100 persons, there are 49.9 opioid prescriptions written. Also, 65% of all...
Pennsylvania license suspensions for DUI charges
College students and others in the area of Indiana, Pennsylvania, rely on their vehicles to get them to class, work and other places where they need to go. When one thinks about it, if he or she could not drive legally, getting on with life could quickly get quite...
How might a criminal case affect my studies?
This blog has on previous occasions mentioned that a college student who gets in trouble for a crime may also have his or her educational goals affected. This is true even if the student is a first-time offender and manages to avoid jail. The reason is that many...
Field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests: Do you have to take them?
It's always a good idea to safely pull over as soon as you can if you see flashing red and blue lights from a patrol car in your rear-view mirror. If a Pennsylvania police officer thinks you're trying to speed off rather than appropriately respond to his or her...
If I blew under .08, am I off the hook?
As many Indiana, Pennsylvania, residents and students who attend school in the area know, .08 blood alcohol content, or BAC, is what is referred to as a legal limit in this state for drunk driving purposes. However, the term legal limit can be a bit misleading, as it...