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,
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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
Sexual Assault Charges
Sexual assault and abuse has been all over the news recently, and many victims have publically leveled accusations, not only at their alleged abusers, but at their colleges and universities for dropping the ball in investigations and follow-through for reported incidents. Notably, the Ray Rice scandal, “Carry That Weight” protests and other student-led movements have
Minor Crimes Can Have Major Consequences
When you first get to college, you may feel a sense of overwhelming freedom-no parents, no boundaries and no supervision during free time at night and on the weekends. For many incoming freshmen, this is their first chance to live on their own, set their own schedules and make their own decisions as they enjoy
DUI DANGERS INCREASE OVER THE HOLIDAYS — STAY SAFE AND BE CAREFUL
Many holiday sentiments and songs suggest that “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” However, it is also one of the most dangerous times for drivers due to the increased risk of drunk driving incidents during the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the winter weather, the increase in travel and the
NCAA Sanctions May Violate Civil Rights
There has been an ongoing battle between Penn State and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The school’s football team has been paying for mistakes made by top-level executives of the program for the past two years. After former coach Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse conviction, an official investigation, led by Louis J. Freeh and commissioned
Winter Safety
Students who headed home for Thanksgiving may have seen their flights delayed or cancelled or otherwise found themselves without rides due to heavy winds, winter storms and icy conditions. Winter is definitely here and it marks a time of mass travel as students go home for the holidays and celebrate the end of finals, the
Personal Injury Law: The 5 Most Important Things To Do After a Car Accident
1. Call the police. It cannot be emphasized enough, but contacting the police after any State College car accident is the most important thing you can do. Too many times people make the mistake of not contacting the police after a minor car accident because they don’t think there is a need to. By contacting the police, you