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Is “Flipping the Bird” Legal in Pennsylvania?

By Jason Dunkle on G+ While many people “flip off” or give others the bird in public, I often wondered if it was actually legal. Oddly, while I have been a criminal defense lawyer since 2004, I didn’t actually know the answer to that question until recently. Just because many people do it doesn’t mean… view more

New DUI Investigation Tool On Horizon – Drug Breathalyzer

By Jason Dunkle on G+ In a standard alcohol-related DUI investigation, the police routinely use a portable or preliminary breath test, commonly called a PBT, but no such device has been created to assist in drug-DUI investigations. A routine State College DUI investigation involves a traffic stop for a Motor Vehicle Code violation, an officer… view more

School Bus Driver Drops Off Kids, Charged With DUI

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 Accident

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

Man Jumps on Car at Busy Intersection and Gets Naked

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

Philly Homeowners Sue District Attorney to Stop Forfeitures

Many people are not aware that the government can seek forfeiture of people’s property if the property is somehow believed to be involved in criminal activity. I believe that most people would not have a problem with the government seizing the proceeds of illegal activity or property and things that were purchased with such proceeds…. view more