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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 […]
What Exactly is Money Laundering?
Money laundering is a process used to conceal and convert money earned through illegal activities so that it ends up appearing legitimate. The process itself is technically considered a white collar crime, but the money could have been earned through any number of criminal activities, including drug distribution and embezzlement. The process is referred to […]
Pennsylvania Senator Gets Probation for DUI
A high-ranking official in the Pennsylvania state senate was accepted into a probation program for first-time offenders after being accused of operating his motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol. Sen. Pat Browne of Lehigh was officially charged with driving under the influence after a May accident on an off-ramp of Interstate 78 after blood […]
An Overview of DUI Laws in Pennsylvania
Many critics have suggested in the past that Pennsylvania has some of the most lenient driving under the influence (DUI) laws in the nation. But why is this? One reason could be the lack of minimum jail time for some first offenses and the relatively small minimum amounts for some second and third offenses, as […]