The Pennsylvania State House recently passed a bill that would make it against the law to leave a cat or a dog unattended in a car. The bill makes it illegal to leave a pet in an unintended vehicle where the temperatures reach 80 degrees or more. It doesn't matter...
The Pennsylvania Senate recently voted to send legislation to the House which would allow local law enforcement agencies, like the State College Police, to use radar guns. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not allow local police departments to...
The Pennsylvania Senate recently voted to send legislation to the House which would allow local law enforcement agencies, like the State College Police, to use radar guns. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not allow local police departments to...
Getting pulled over for alleged drunk driving may not seem like a big deal to many people, particularly for a first offense. But penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) can be severe in Pennsylvania. Convictions can be accompanied by heavy fines, probation,...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an amendment to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act to allow certain "vehicle safety technology" to be mounted on the interior of truck windshields. This includes the area that is swept...
If you have a conviction for a misdemeanor on your record you know that it presents certain hurdles for you in terms of getting ahead in your job, educational opportunities or finding a place to live. Pennsylvania's Governor Wolfe recently signed into law a Senate...
According to Federal Judge Alex Kozinski, it is time for the courts to reject what he refers to as "voodoo science". In an opinion piece written by Judge Kozinski and appearing in the Wall Street Journal, the President's Council Of Advisors On Science And Technology...
If you read my blog in August of this year entitled College Campus Sex Offense Discipline you know that parents of students who are charged with unfounded sexual assault are striking back. Recently the University Of Pennsylvania was sued by a college student facing...
Pennsylvania has recently enacted a new law which will allow motorcyclists to go through a red light. If you are a motorcycle rider you know how frustrating it can be to pull up to a red light only to have it not change because the red light sensor did not detect your...
A 21st birthday can mean many things to a student, including the ability to go to the bars and legally drink, go to concerts in 21-and-over rooms and visit local breweries and tasting rooms. Students who turn 21 have the ability to go out for dinner with friends and...
