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School Bus Driver Drops Off Kids, Charged With DUIPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ While people may not think that they could be charged with DUI for riding a bike or horse while intoxicated, most people would just be appalled to find out that some bus drivers are charged with driving under the influence while transporting children. A 42-year-old bus driver near Chicago dropped… view more
Man Hides in Bar After Hit-and-Run AccidentPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ An Ohio man was involved in a hit-and-run accident, and, after deputies arrived at the scene, he fled. Instead of heading home to hideout, he chose to stop at a nearby bar. Upon entering the bar, the man also allegedly told a fellow bar patron that he needed a beer… view more
Drinking and Snowmobiling Results In Deadly Accidents and DUIsPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ With the wintry season well underway in Central Pennsylvania, many people enjoy taking a ride on a snowmobile through the snow covered fields, and those joy rides quite often occur after a person has had a few beers or mixed drinks. Some people may not realize it, but they could… view more
Man Loses Half a Million in Vegas then Sues Claiming Too Drunk to GamblePosted in General, Public Drunkenness on January 12, 2015
A man that lost $500,000.00 while gambling in Las Vegas is trying to use his public intoxication as an excuse and is suing the casino to recover his losses. The man is blaming the casino for giving him free drinks, getting him drunk, and then taking his money. The man is not claiming that the… 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