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Penn State Files Motion in Centre County Court to Delay McQueary’s LawsuitPosted in General, Penn State on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ Former Penn State assistant football coach Mike McQueary is suing Penn State for defamation and a whistleblower claim, seeking $4 million dollars in lost wages and legal fees. McQueary, a former Penn State football coach, claims that his mistreatment by Penn State damaged his reputation and thereby damaged his ability… view more
Would Cardboard Cops Reduce State College Retail Theft Cases?Posted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ I recently read an article that a supermarket in England used a life-sized cardboard cutout of a police officer as a “scarecrow” of sorts to curb retail theft. According to the article, the cutout actually reduced theft incidents by 75%. Not so surprisingly, some practical jokers stole the cutout and… view more
Topless Woman Under Influence of Bath Salts Charged With Public Drunkenness in Centre CountyPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ Rockview State Police recently filed a charge Public Drunkenness before a Centre County district court against a Bellefonte woman after they found her walking topless near the State College Nittany Mall. The police stopped the woman to investigate, and they came to the conclusion that she was under the influence… view more
Possible Changes to Pennsylvania Assault Law to Protect ChildrenPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ The Pennsylvania legislature is currently considering a proposal to amend the Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault laws to impose stiffer punishments for assault charges against children. The proposed changes were just approved by the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives and still must be considered by the entire House…. view more
Driving Drunk at Over 127 Miles Per Hour With Children in Car?Posted in General, Recklessly Endangering Another Person on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A Florida man was recently charged with DUI, Child Cruelty, and Reckless Driving after the police clocked him driving drunk at over 127 mph with three small children in the car. Just last year, Pennsylvania modified its DUI law to increase the penalties for a conviction of DUI in which… view more
Another Patriots Football Player in Trouble – DUI Refusal While on ProbationPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ I am a huge football fan and criminal defense lawyer, so I have been following the murder investigation involving former New England Patriots’s tight end Aaron Hernandez. The team cut the Hernandez shortly after he was arrested and charged with murder. Much has been made in the media about Hernandez’s… view more
State College DUI Suspect Flees From Police, Hits Chipotle RestaurantPosted in Centre County DUI, General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A man appears to have made a few bad decisions that have gotten him into hot water with the Centre County Court system. First, after he drove the wrong way on Beaver Avenue in State College, he chose to flee from the police when they attempted to stop him. The… view more
State College Police Investigate Report of Crack Dealing Near Penn State CampusPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ According to an online news article, the State College Police Department received a report that a man in his 40’s was dealing crack cocaine outside of McClanahan’s Store, which is located right across the street from the University Park Campus of Penn State. Everyone knows that crack is highly addictive… view more
Pittsburgh Area Woman Charged with Forging Documents to Take House from Dying WomanPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A Pittsburgh area woman was recently charged with Forgery, Theft, and Tampering with Records after allegedly forging a power of attorney, a will, and other documents to seize control over assets of her 79-year-old neighbor. The neighbor had fallen down the stairs, and the injuries led to her demise a… view more
Limited License for Drug Possession Cases Possibly in Works at HarrisburgPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ As a State College criminal defense lawyer, I routinely represent Penn State students, alums, and other Centre County residents and visitors that have been charged with offenses related to drug possession, especially marijuana. What is shocking to most of these people is that a guilty plea or conviction to a… view more