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Centre County DA Loses State College DUI Charge, Must Pay Own Expert BillPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ In a recent State College Driving Under the Influence case, the person was charged with a few separate DUI charges. The most severe DUI charge, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3802(b), alleged that the person was driving with a blood alcohol level of at least .10% but less than… view more
Drunk Florida Prosecutor Charged With Assault After Confronting Police OfficerPosted in Assault,General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ As a criminal defense lawyer located next to Penn State, I represent a lot of Penn State students and alumni that get into trouble for the first time. In many of the cases, alcohol is involved, which explains why the people did something that they normally would not do. I… view more
Lock Haven Couple Jailed After Arrested in State College Retail TheftPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ According to an online news article, two 30-year-old Lock Haven residents were arrested after they tried to leave the State College Best Buy without paying for a laptop. Bad news for the couple is that the store claims that this was not the first time the couple had taken a… view more
Man Involved in Riot Caught After “Liking” Photos on Police Facebook PagePosted in Criminal Mischief,General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ Growing up, I might have been around some people that engaged in relatively minor pranks that could have resulted in criminal charges of Disorderly Conduct or Criminal Mischief being filed. I also remember some other people jumping a fence and swimming in a public pool after hours, which would have… view more
Penn State Police Claim That a Skateboard Is Not a “Vehicle” Under Pennsylvania LawPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ First, I must admit that everyone knows that a skateboard is not a “vehicle” under the commonly understood definition of the word. However, as I often explain to my criminal defense clients, the law often does not make sense. The legal definition of “vehicle” in Pennsylvania is much broader and… view more
School Bus Driver Drops Off Kids, Charged With DUIPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ While people may not think that they could be charged with DUI for riding a bike or horse while intoxicated, most people would just be appalled to find out that some bus drivers are charged with driving under the influence while transporting children. A 42-year-old bus driver near Chicago dropped… view more