Everyone knows that, in the United States, the legal drinking age is 21. Given that reality, purchasing, drinking or even having alcohol on your person as a minor can land you in serious trouble. But even when you reach age 21 and decide to celebrate the occasion with your friends, you need to pay close
Blog
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT “ARD”
If you know somebody who has been charged with a crime in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, particularly crimes such as DUI or minor offenses related to drug possession, you have probably heard of “ARD.” If you have been charged with a criminal offense, particularly a first-offense DUI or minor drug crime, ARD may be the
WHAT EXACTLY IS A PRELIMINARY HEARING?
If you have been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania the first major step in the process is called a preliminary hearing. All cases (except for summary offenses)-whether a person is charged with first degree murder or shoplifting-commence with what you will often hear attorneys refer to as a “prelim.” But what is it? How
THE CHALLENGES FACING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
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
WHY YOU MUST CALL THE POLICE WHEN THE OTHER DRIVER LEAVES SCENE OF A CAR ACCIDENT EVEN IN LOW IMPACT CAR CRASHES
Most people think to call the police when there is catastrophic injury or extensive property damage to their car or truck. All too often, car accident victims do not contact the police when they think that their injuries are not severe or the property damage to their car or truck is minor. I have made
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