When you sent your son or daughter off to college here in Pennsylvania, you probably experienced excitement, pride and trepidation all at the same time. You want your child to do well, but you also know that this is the first time he or she is away from home.When you...
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Attending Penn State and under 21? You may want to know this
Going off to college is often a freeing time in life. Moving away from home for the first time provides you with the opportunity for new experiences, new friends and new social situations. You may attend parties and have a few drinks. This wouldn't present a problem...
Can you defend against allegations of reckless driving?
Most everyone feels rushed and in a hurry at some point during their lives. For exceptionally busy individuals, these feelings may happen multiple times a day. If you find yourself in such a predicament, you may want to speed up some of your tasks in the hopes of...
How much you know about DUI may influence your defense
Whether you're a currently enrolled student in State College or simply decided to hang out in Pennsylvania for a while after graduation to see if you might want to live here permanently, you likely already know that this town is well known for several things. For one,...
Horizontal gaze nystagmus is one test you can’t study for
Living in State College can be a lot of fun, especially if you are on point for earning your college degree and taking steps toward achieving your life goals. Whether you're in the beginning stages of your college journey or nearing graduation, you may be building...
New Pennsylvania law expands first-time DUI options
Just about everyone gets nervous when a patrol car turns on its lights and sirens behind them. If this was your first encounter with police, you were more than likely anxious. When the officer approached your vehicle, you may have wondered whether the wine, beer 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...
Drinking and driving may lead to an ignition interlock device
If you are a Pennsylvania college student age 21 or older, it's not necessarily illegal for you to consume alcohol then drive. Most traffic safety analysts would agree that it's not a good idea; however, just because you do it, does not necessarily mean you are...
Why are DUI regulations more stringent for CDL drivers?
You probably celebrated when you joined the ranks of Pennsylvania residents and workers who carry commercial driver's licenses. Perhaps getting your CDL was just the break you were waiting for to get a good job to help pay off your college loans. You might also be one...
College fraternities provide poor supervision, protection
It's easy for young people to get swept along with the party when they go off to college. Peer pressure is high, and accountability is low. Perhaps for your child, college is the first experience away from home out from under your protection and the guidance of other...