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Posted in General on March 31, 2020
The Coronavirus epidemic is bringing out the best in some people, with people sewing masks for medical personnel, and community members coming together to support one another with physical, mental, and emotional needs. Regrettably, bad times also brings out the worst in some people, exemplified by a recent vigilante incident in Maine. According to online… view more
Posted in Constitutional Rights on February 14, 2020
I grew up in Happy Valley, attended Penn State, and currently reside in the area, so I am biased in favor of Penn State. While I am proud of my connections to Penn State, I am disappointed in an apparent double standard that Penn State has employed when disciplining Greek organizations when allegations of misconduct… view more
Posted in Sentencing on November 3, 2019
With the legalization of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, more and more people are taking marijuana to treat ailments. While Pennsylvania law allows people to take medical marijuana if they go through the approval process, the possession of marijuana is still illegal under Federal law. People that get into legal trouble and are sentenced to probation… view more
Posted in Penn State Marijuana Possession on October 7, 2019
The Pennsylvania Attorney General took to Twitter recently to throw his support behind the legalization of marijuana use for people over the age of 21. Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor stated that “[c]ontinuing to criminalize adult personal marijuana use is a waste of limited law enforcement resources, it disproportionately impacts our minority communities and it does not… view more
Posted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver on August 31, 2019
In December of 2018, a young woman tried to take a 2-foot by 3-foot suitcase into the Bryce Jordan Center during Penn State’s graduation ceremony. She was told by security that the suitcase could not be taken into the building. Instead of taking the suitcase back to her vehicle, she left the suitcase outside while… view more
Posted in Constitutional Rights on June 17, 2019
When someone pleads guilty or is convicted of a criminal offense, the judge imposes a sentence or punishment on the person. A sentence often includes things like payment fines and costs, completion of community service, attendance at counseling, and jail time or probation. A sentence is a punishment that is imposed directly and immediately upon… view more
Posted in Underage Drinking on February 3, 2019
In November of 2018, Pennsylvania added a law that expanded immunity from prosecution for underage drinking for young adults suffering from an alcohol overdose. The clear intent and purpose of the law was to encourage young adults to call for medical assistance for their intoxicated friends instead of focusing on the criminal charges that could… view more
Posted in Burglary on December 24, 2018
For most people, the Christmas season is a time of giving and joy. Regrettably, in the State College area, this time of year is also known for burglaries and thefts. Why would State College be different from other areas? Much of State College’s population consists of Penn State students, and the vast majority of Penn… view more
Posted in License Suspension on November 3, 2018
While everyone knows that smoking marijuana is illegal without a prescription, most people are not aware that smoking a joint in one’s home results in a license suspension in Pennsylvania. With Underage Drinking, again, everyone knows that a person that is under 21 cannot drink or possess alcohol. However, most people are not aware that… view more
Posted in Penn State Marijuana Possession on August 23, 2018
It is late August, which means that State College and Penn State University is welcoming a new class of incoming freshmen and a returning batch of upperclassmen. With regard to the freshmen class, many of them will be experiencing their first long term separation from their parents, and that separation means a lack of direct… view more
