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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...
If you face theft, assault, or drug or alcohol-related charges in Pennsylvania, you may want to consider hiring a local attorney. Relying on legal representation from your own community offers certain advantages over choosing an attorney from a large city-based firm. ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
