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Alleged Huffer Charged With Homicide by Vehicle While DUI for Bellefonte CrashPosted in Centre County DUI, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A woman was recently charged in Centre County with Third Degree Murder, Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence, and related DUI charges. The woman is accused of huffing from an aerosol can of Dust-Off shortly before being involved in a deadly accident that killed a 25-year-old man. It… view more
Man Jumps on Car at Busy Intersection and Gets NakedPosted in General on January 12, 2015
A Delaware man was recently arrested after he jumped on top of a vehicle that had been stopped at the red light of a busy intersection, and the man then decided to take of his clothes. When the police arrived to get the man off of the car’s roof, the partially naked man taunted and… view more
What Sentence Does a Twelve Time York County DUI Offender Receive?Posted in General on January 12, 2015
A York County judge recently convicted a man of a twelfth offense of a Pennsylvania DUI charge as well as a third offense of Driving Under Suspension DUI-related. As a DUI defense attorney, I have seen people with 4 to 5 prior DUIs, but 12 was a record for me. Also, when people have multiple… view more
Pittsburgh Firm Negotiates $1.5 Million Settlement, Client Skips Out on BillPosted in General, Legal Ethics on January 12, 2015
Edgar Snyder made the phrase “no fee unless we get money for you” known throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Many personal injury lawyers charge contingency fees, meaning that the attorney does not charge the client any money up front and only gets paid a portion of any settlement or verdict upon conclusion of a trial…. view more
Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds Drug Free School Zone Mandatory Sentence UnconstitutionalPosted in General on January 12, 2015
Many of the drug-related mandatory minimum sentences are being challenged across the state and across the country following the Alleyne decision that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Pennsylvania Superior Court had issued opinions that drug-related mandatory sentencing laws were unconstitutional, but because the court did not expressly rule on the drug-free school… view more
Underage Drinking and Marijuana Use by Pennsylvania High School SeniorsPosted in General on January 12, 2015
According to a recent article, the percentage of high school seniors and even younger students that have consumed alcohol in Pennsylvania is higher than the national average. The article draws its data information from a 2013 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency report. Pennsylvania Underage Drinking Numbers The number of high school seniors that have… view more
Could the rush to judgment in Sandusky trial lead to a reversal of Centre County conviction?Posted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ I understand that many Penn State alums and Centre County residents would like to close the book on Sandusky and put the issue in the rearview mirror, but I wonder if the State College criminal defense lawyer representing Sandusky may have some legitimate issues to pursue on appeal. As Sandusky… view more
Pennsylvania Right to a Speedy Trial Not As Clear As WrittenPosted in General, Penn State Marijuana Possession on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ Most people are familiar with some basic constitutional rights, including the right to a trial by jury, right to confront witnesses against you, right against self-incrimination, and the right to a speedy and prompt trial. Over the years that I have been a State College criminal defense lawyer, I have… view more
Drunk Man on Horseback Tries to Flee From PolicePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A Florida police officer responded to a dispatch report of that a drunk man was riding horseback through town. After the officer activated his overhead lights, the drunk man reared up the horse and took flight. The man road the horse for approximately 30 minutes, the man jumped off the… view more
Real Life Grinch Charged With Public DrunkennessPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ At a parade in Canada, a drunk man with a Grinch-like hairdo pulled a Grinch-esque stunt by telling children nearby that Santa wasn’t real. The man was cited with causing a disturbance by being drunk, which is probably equivalent to a summary charge of Public Drunkenness in Pennsylvania. As a… view more