Penn State is consistently recognized as one of the top party schools in the country and alcohol consumption is a consistent part of college life here in State College. However, sometimes students drink too much, and friends resist calling for help due to concerns about being cited with an underage drinking violation. But what people
Category: Criminal Law
PENNSYLVANIA LAWMAKERS SEEK EXPANSION OF “REVENGE PORN” LAW
Just over a year ago, Pennsylvania joined over 25 states in passing what is commonly known as “revenge porn” laws. Generally, these laws criminalize the dissemination of explicit photographs by former romantic partners. Now, with the Pennsylvania law on the books for less than a year, state lawmakers are considering expanding the law. The push
PENN STATE THON CANNING TIPS TO STAY SAFE
Choosing to participate in THON is a wonderful decision, and participating in a canning trip is a fantastic way to help FTK, and to have a great time! When canning, it is very important to be safe, and to obey all laws in order to have a fun, productive trip. At the attorneys at Rehmeyer &
The Owen Labrie Verdict
In a case that has captured the attention of America by reigniting conversations about sex and consent, a high school student named Owen Labrie was recently convicted of five criminal charges -including one felony- in connection with the sexual assault of another student at a prestigious New Hampshire boarding school. The case centered around allegations that Labrie, a former
MYTHBUSTING #1- POLICE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REVEAL THEIR IDENTITY. MISUNDERSTANDING “ENTRAPMENT”
As a criminal defense attorney, I have represented countless people charged with crimes ranging from very minor offenses to violent felonies. In almost all cases, I will have to answer questions put to me by my clients about the way they were treated by the police. More often than not, my answers surprise my clients
ARRESTED AT A PENN STATE FOOTBALL GAME? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
There’s nothing quite like a football game at Beaver Stadium on a beautiful fall afternoon here in State College, Pennsylvania. On a few special days a year over 100,000 football fans descend upon sleepy Happy Valley to hang out in State College, tailgate at the stadium and attend a football game. The “population” of State
ARE YOU ALLOWED TO POSSESS MARIJUANA IN PENNSYLVANIA IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD FROM ANOTHER STATE?
Quite simply, the answer is no. While a growing number of US States now permit the use, distribution and cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes and a few states, notably Washington and Colorado, have even legalized the recreational use of marijuana, marijuana remains illegal under Pennsylvania law. Furthermore, marijuana remains illegal under Federal law (although
Why do so many criminal cases result in a guilty plea?
As a State College criminal defense attorney, I have represented countless individuals who were charged with crimes here in Centre County, PA and in many other counties throughout the Commonwealth. The crimes charged have ranged from minor summary offenses to DUI’s, major drug cases, and violent felonies. Every case presents unique challenges both in terms of the legal and factual questions involved
FAKE IDS
In most college campuses, the kid with the fake ID is the hero of the underclassmen-a fake ID can get you a case of beer while you’re still a minor, and depending on how good a forgery the card is, can get you into bars and age-restricted clubs. While flashing a fake ID here and
Mythbusting #3- Just Say “No”: You Do Not Have To Consent To A Search
When the police ask me if they can search my person/bag/car/home, do I have to let them? Absolutely not. As a criminal defense attorney here in State College, Pennsylvania, I have represented countless individuals who have been charged with the possession of illegal items found on their person, in bags they were carrying, in their