Williamsport Legal Blog
Possible penalties Pennsylvania college students could face for underage drinking
For many people, their university years are key for preparing for the future. When your college-age child faces charges for alcohol consumption, you may worry that the consequences will present a roadblock to his or her success. As the parent of a college student,...
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
When arrested in Pennsylvania, most people will face either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Whether a crime is a felony or misdemeanor will have a significant impact on the penalties they receive if convicted. Here are the key differences between these two types of...
When can you relocate with your children?
Parents who share custody or parenting time need to go through the right legal channels before planning a big move. If you have an existing court order that grants your children’s other parent the right to spend time with your children, you need to petition for a...
Is your spouse hiding assets during your divorce?
If you have decided to end your marriage, you may have some concern about your personal financial future. After all, if you are not eligible for alimony or spousal support, you may have to stick to a tight budget to adjust to living off of a single income....
When can a criminal conviction affect your student loans?
As they prepare for the spring semester, most of Lycoming County's high school seniors are also making decisions about college. Either they are deciding between schools they have been accepted into, or they are awaiting decisions from their preferred colleges,...
Can campus police search my dorm room?
For most college students, moving out of their parents' home and into a dormitory is a rite of passage. For many first-year students, it's the first time they have lived away from home. Though their dorm room is tiny, and they may have to share it with a roommate, it...
What are the three levels of DUI in Pennsylvania?
When Pennsylvania drivers receive their first DUI charge, there isn’t a one size fits all set of consequences. Rather, a suspect’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level guides the penalties they will face. Here are three levels of DUI charges a first-time offender may...
What is a Nebbia order?
You have been arrested and the judge has set your bail. You are ready to post bail and get out of jail, but the district attorney and the judge say you have to undergo another hearing first. What is going on? You might be experiencing a Nebbia hold. Essentially,...
College kids and amphetamines—Not a great combination
College kids in the Williamsport area are under a lot of stress. They are taking difficult classes, confronted with loads of homework and exams, and many have to hold down a job as well in order to pay tuition. There is no doubt college kids are extremely busy and in...
Medical marijuana is DUI risk
Almost 200,000 people in Pennsylvania are state-approved medical marijuana patients. But Pennsylvania has a zero-tolerance limit for THC which places these patients at the risk of a criminal law prosecution for driving under the influence. Cannabis or marijuana is...