Penn State is a great place for international students who want to learn more about living and working in America and take advantage of the school’s superior professors, curriculum and other benefits. These students come from other countries for a semester or to complete their full four years at Penn State, and they experience everything
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OVERVIEW OF THE CRIMINAL PROCESS IN PENNSYLVANIA
The chart below is meant to give you an overview of the way a criminal prosecution commences and move through the court system here in Pennsylvania. While each and every case is unique and there may be some difference from county to county, this overview gives a good, general outline of the way a case
DUI TRAFFIC STOPS
If you have been pulled over for suspicious driving behavior, the officer who stopped you will attempt to prove that you have been drinking or that you are too intoxicated to safely drive. While such DUI traffic stops are scary and may intimidate you (especially if you are a little buzzed or had a drink
THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Unfortunately, 1 in every 44 people in Pennsylvania are involved in a car accident and the numbers are likely higher in State College where we live at the intersection of pedestrians, buses, bicycles and cars. Because of this, it is extremely important that State College residents know what to do should they find themselves in
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
As a State College Personal Injury Lawyer, the unfortunate truth is that many of my car accident clients share one thing in common and that is that their injuries came at the hands of a drunk driver. While it is often clear when someone has been drinking before they got behind the wheel of a
The Four Most Important Things To Know When Purchasing Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, when purchasing auto insurance, you have a number of options to consider. While auto insurance is required to operate a vehicle in Pennsylvania, the insurance company is not required to explain to you which insurance coverages are better and which insurance coverages are worse. Simply put, the purchase of auto insurance Pennsylvania is
Heroin in Pennsylvania
Last February, a massive drug bust in Centre County brought the heroin crisis in Pennsylvania to local and national attention. Over the last year, law enforcement officials and legislators have been working to crack down on evidence of drug use and sales across the entire state. In the Centre City bust on February 6, 2014,
Complicating Domestic Violence
Human relationships are messy, complicated and full of emotion, especially at the college level. Young adults are meeting new people and exploring their limits and feelings, all while trying to squeeze in friendships and love relationships in between juggling schoolwork, family obligations and other responsibilities. The potential is great for fights to escalate as college
Understanding the Seriousness of Drug Crimes
Drug crime penalties and repercussions typically take a hard line, no matter the offense or age of the offender. The results can be devastating for young adults who have simply made a mistake. Regardless the amount of the drug in question, a person found in possession of a controlled substance can be charged with a
Pedestrian Injuries
In a college town, people do a lot of walking to and from class, the grocery store, friends’ houses, work, and so on. A lot of students live right on campus or close enough to bike or take advantage of the shuttles and busses and do not need to have a car. While walking is