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The repercussions of getting a minor
When you’re in high school or starting college, it seems like drinking is all your peers do. It’s easy to fall into peer pressure when all your friends are drinking and nothing bad has happened to them. You may not think it’s that serious but drinking while underage...
How does road rash happen?
Pennsylvanian motorcyclists often face unique dangers on the road. They are less covered than drivers of other vehicles. They have less protection. Because of that, crashes are often deadlier for them. They also face unique injuries that are less common for drivers of...
Chester County Prison
County prisons are mostly known as “jails” that are under the jurisdiction of local government, while prisons are those places of confinement under the control of the State or Federal government. These county jails are prisons that hold inmates that are waiting for...
When should I replace my green card?
As a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you need to know when you have to replace your green card. Sometimes a person simply loses their green card and needs a new one, while in other instances immigrants change their residency status and need a new...
Study finds WCUPA has second highest alcohol-related arrests
As a student of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, you likely find yourself in situations with alcohol. Drinking is a part of college life. But a new study finds the police in West Chester are not afraid to arrest you for crimes related to alcohol. A study by...
How can you explain divorce to young children?
As you prepare for your divorce, you also must prepare for how you will tell your kids. This can be a difficult and daunting experience for many parents. Fortunately, Babycenter has some tips on how to tell your child that you are going through a divorce. All kids...
What to do when you’re facing drug charges
Drug charges have a varying set of potential consequences. Some repercussions may be minor depending on the drug’s classification. Other charges are more severe and may harm your livelihood and public image. While recreational drug use remains illegal, you can still...
What if you refuse to take a breath test in Pennsylvania?
Happy hour is over and now it is time to go home. You pay the tab and drive away from the bar. Suddenly, red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Gulp. You had a couple of drinks, or more than a couple, but you feel fine to drive. Your heart pounds as the...
Trespass
There are a number of different property crimes outlined in the Pennsylvania criminal code. Trespassing can be one of the more serious of these offenses. This statue is defined under 3503 of the Pa criminal code and it outlines a number of different actions that can...
Fight to preserve your commercial vehicle license
Imagine being a surgeon who loses their sight. A singer who has their vocal cords removed. Or a baseball pitcher who has their throwing arm amputated. That’s not too far from what it’s like for a professional driver to get a DUI. A drunk-driving conviction can upend a...
