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When a college-aged child faces an arrest for theft, it is a moment fraught with anxiety and uncertainty for parents. The consequences can be severe, impacting not only the immediate legal situation but also the child’s future prospects and standing with their...
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...
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...
Charges of theft range in severity from misdemeanors to felonies. According to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, there are three different grades of felony theft charges. Third-degree, which is the least serious and perhaps most likely to occur on college campuses,...
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...
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...
First amendment rights can be tricky when it comes to college campuses. The First Amendment protects your right to free speech, for example, but it does not give you the right to behave violently. Crossing the line into direct verbal attacks, violence or creating a...
Once you turn 18 years old, you are no longer a juvenile. If you commit a crime, no matter how small it may seem, you will face charges in the Pennsylvania adult court system. This is very different than the juvenile system. Not only will you have to see a judge as an...
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...
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...
