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American Girls Arrested In Italy for Vandalizing Roman ColosseumPosted in Criminal Mischief, General on January 12, 2015
When I read the headline, I had to click and read the article because I could not imagine that people would vandalize such a historic site and building. I was wrong. Two American girls, one twenty-one and the other twenty-five years of age, decided to add their own historical element to the Roman Colosseum by… view more
Is Mother To Blame For Allowing Son To Drink, Drive, And Fatally Strike Child?Posted in Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, General on January 12, 2015
In a very sad story, a 20-year-old Allegheny County man was driving under the influence when he struck and killed a 6-year-old girl that had been standing in her driveway. A tragic story all around. A 6-year-old struck down as her life was just getting started. While the young girl is the innocent victim, one… view more
$1,000.00 Fine for Underage Drinking in the Future? Possible Change in the WorksPosted in General, Underage Drinking on January 12, 2015
Perceived Underage Drinking Problem in State College On September 12, 2012, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee held a public meeting session in State College, and part of the agenda was discussion of a proposed amendment to the Underage Drinking and Public Drunkenness laws that were sponsored by Centre County Senator Jake Corman. The proposed amendments… view more
Lawyer’s Online Ad Sought Legal Assistant That Provided “Benefits”Posted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A lawyer in Chicago apparently tried to avoid a potential sexual harassment law suit by expressly advising applicants for a legal assistant position that sexual favors were expected a part of the assistant’s duties. The job was posted on Craigslist and stated that the assistant was responsible for secretarial tasks… view more
State College DUI Case – Officer Can Detain Person Based upon Report of Reckless DrivingPosted in Centre County DUI, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ In a recent State College DUI case, a Centre County judge held that an officer can detain a person after receiving a report of reckless driving. In the case, a Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole officer was following a vehicle as it drove on state route 45 towards Boalsburg… view more
Police Officer Stops for Sex, Not Coffee, With Female ArresteePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ In Albuquerque, it is alleged that a state police officer arrested a woman for outstanding warrants, and, on the way to the prison, he pulled over to have consensual sex with the woman. It is unknown whether the woman hoped thatsex would result in a “get out of jail free”… view more
Cat Nabbed While Sneaking Contraband Into PrisonPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ The headline is true, someone actually tried to use a cat to sneak illegal items into a Brazilian prison. Prison guards noticed the white feline as it ran through the main gate of the prison facility. The guards noticed some items that had been attached to the cat’s mid-section, so… view more
Attempt to Avoid Underage Drinking Leads to Aggravated Assault ChargePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ At the recent Penn State football game, an overly intoxicated student tried to avoid charges of Underage Drinking and Public Drunkenness by attempting to flee from the police, and, when officers stopped his retreat, it is alleged that the student resisted arrested and assaulted at least one officer. In trying… view more
Former Pennsylvania Judge Charged With Stealing Cocaine EvidencePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A former western Pennsylvania judge recently was charged with theft and drug possession by the Pennsylvania State Police after allegedly stealing cocaine that had been submitted by prosecutors in drug cases. In drug possession and drug delivery cases, the prosecuting attorney must bring the drugs to court and present it… view more
Centre County Judge Reviews Miranda Issue in State College Assault CasePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A Centre County judge recently considered whether or not to suppress statements made by two people to a police officer in a State College assault investigation. The officer responded to the reported fight in the wee hours of the morning in downtown State College, and, after arriving on scene, witnesses… view more