When you are charged with any suspected crime ranging from summary offenses to felonies, the case will be recorded as an active criminal charge on the state judiciary website. If you have the charges dismissed for any reason, you will face no legal consequences....
Month: November 2017
Understanding involuntary manslaughter laws in Pennsylvania
Murder, legally speaking, is a very complicated business.Intentional homicides are clearly crimes but may be broken up into degrees. First-degree murder, second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter are all variances on the intentional killing of another person (or...
How does your commercial drivers license affect your health?
If you earn a living behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, you are likely on the road a lot. Whether you're a college student, working part time to earn income for tuition payments or are the primary breadwinner for a family, it can be quite challenging to keep up...
Penn State revokes 2 fraternity charters for underage drinking
Officials at Pennsylvania State University recently announced that two of the university's fraternities lost recognition following "several violations of university rules."This recent revocation comes on the heels of the March closure of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity....
Is driving without carrying a valid license illegal?
Let's say that you get stopped on a routine check by the police while driving. You do not have your driver's license on your possession. Driving without your license is not illegal, but it is likely that you will be asked to prove that you do indeed have a valid...
Receiving a petty misdemeanor for a traffic violation
There are two main categories into which crimes can be separated. The more severe of these categories is known as a felony, and the less severe is known as a misdemeanor. Within these main categories, there also exist sub-categories. A petty misdemeanor is the least...