Monthly Archives: March 2019
Can Police Question a Minor About Potential Involvement in a Crime?
There is nothing preventing a police officer from approaching a minor to ask whether he or she was involved in a crime. However, just like an adult is under no obligation to answer police questions, neither is a child. A child may refuse to answer questions and request the presence of a parent or attorney […]
What is Covered in Pennsylvania’s Underage Drinking Laws?
Every state has a set of alcohol laws that regulate the distribution and sale of alcohol. In some cases, specific counties and localities set their own rules regarding hours of sale and service, but it is typically the states that address issues like underage drinking. Underage drinking laws do not just stop at minors being […]
Adults in Pennsylvania Who Let Minors Drink Face Potentially Stiff Penalties
Pennsylvania law takes underage drinking seriously, and adults in the state who let minors drink could face very serious penalties. As an example, on New Year’s Eve, police busted at least nine underage drinkers at a party in Jackson Township. There were two adults at home, who were charged with selling or providing liquor to […]
Tougher Penalties Now in Effect for DUIs in Pennsylvania
Starting in December, the consequences for repeat drunk driving offenses in Pennsylvania have become much tougher. The new legislation that was passed in October by the state’s General Assembly and then signed by Governor Tom Wolf went into effect in mid-December. The legislation created the first felony charge for driving under the influence (DUI) in […]
