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Posted in General on January 12, 2015

By Jason Dunkle on G+ If they have not already done so, police in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, will soon be filing felony charges of Possession With Intent to Deliver after a maid found 1,400 packets of heroin in a room at a Comfort Inn. The maid discovered the drugs while cleaning the room and turned them… view more

Posted in General on January 12, 2015

By Jason Dunkle on G+ A New York man was recently charged with four counts of Endangering the Welfare of Children after he discovered four juveniles, ages 8 through 10, destroying his father-in-law’s house and locked them in a closet until police arrived. The 53-year old man had been remodeling the father-in-law’s house while the… view more

Posted in General on January 12, 2015

By Jason Dunkle on G+ I have represented a few Penn State students over the years that were surprised to discover that they could receive State College DUI charges for riding a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or while impaired by drugs. The reason that such charges can be filed is because Pennsylvania… view more

Posted in General on January 12, 2015

By Jason Dunkle on G+ According to an online Centre County news article, a local Penns Valley teen was stopped by the Pennsylvania State Police shortly after midnight in Aaronsburg, but he apparently fled from the police after they discovered that he possessed drugs.  Mere possession of drugs in Pennsylvania is often a misdemeanor offense… view more

Posted in General on January 12, 2015

By Jason Dunkle on G+ A man in Denver was recently arrested for riding a horse while under the influence of alcohol along with a few other criminal offenses. This caused me to ponder whether or not a person could be charged with a DUI for being too drunk to ride safely in Pennsylvania. I… view more

Posted in Centre County DUI, General on January 12, 2015

Common sense tells a person that he should not do something to draw the attention of the police if the person is engaging in criminal activity. According to a recent online article, a man was stopped in Centre County after he was found riding a stolen, full-sized John Deere tractor from the Pleasant Gap Uni-Mart,… view more

Posted in General, Penn State Marijuana Possession on January 12, 2015

As a criminal defense lawyer in State College since 2004, I have dealt with members of the Centre County Drug Task Force, agents with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, and general officers of the local police departments on marijuana cases. I have used the much repeated joke over the years that the officers probably “field… view more

Posted in General, Public Drunkenness on January 12, 2015

I have heard many stories of a groom getting a bit too drunk at a reception. I have even heard stories of some men having a few drinks to calm their nerves before the actual wedding. An Australian man was recently told by the pastor that the man was too drunk to get married, and… view more

Posted in General, Operating a Watercraft Under the Influence on January 12, 2015

Kevin Kolb, a NFL quarterback that once played for the Philadelphia Eagles, recently discovered the hard way that drinking and boating can lead to boating under the influence or BUI charges. Many people like to boat or ride a skidoo for fun and relaxation, and when people relax, they often like to enjoy a few… view more

Posted in DUI, General on January 12, 2015

It is my understanding that the Elf on the Shelf may get into some minor trouble from time to time, but such an elf was recently charged with driving under the influence after being found asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle with its headlights on and music playing. I feel bad for this… view more