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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...
When local or state law enforcement accuses you of a crime, you have the right to attorney representation. It can be difficult to determine when to hire a lawyer if you have never faced criminal charges before. These are the signs that you may need a criminal defense...
You may feel proud when your child gains acceptance into a Pennsylvania college or university. However, you may feel decidedly less so if he or she receives a conviction for a drug-related charge while there that may impact financial aid eligibility. According to...
Pennsylvania residents like you may face a battery of tests if an officer suspects you of driving under the influence. Breath and blood tests have the biggest reputation. One has accuracy issues and the other is an invasive procedure. There is another common tool for...
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,...
When law enforcement arrest drivers for alleged driving under the influence of alcohol, they will ask motorists to provide breath or blood samples for chemical testing. Chemically analyzed to determine drivers’ blood alcohol concentration levels, the results of such...
You probably know that a misdemeanor is a criminal charge that is less serious than a felony charge. However, that doesn’t mean you should take a misdemeanor less seriously. It’s important to understand the types of crimes that are charged as misdemeanors and the...
In the eyes of the law, possession of drug paraphernalia is almost as bad as possessing illicit substances themselves. Under Pennsylvania law, it could incur fines and possible jail time. The stakes are even higher for college students. Jail time may disrupt their...
