Most people think of a traffic ticket as a pretty minor offense. The only punishment is usually paying a fine and court costs. Sometimes, a driver might get a couple of points added to their license. If it is a serious traffic offense, perhaps a driver would get his...
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Can a Witness Refuse to Testify in a Criminal Case?
It is not unusual for a witness or a victim to threaten to "press charges" against another person. Likewise, many times a witness or a victim will want to "drop charges" that were filed against a friend, relative, or paramour. A quick look at the caption of a criminal...
Underage Drinking in Pennsylvania
I recently represented a Kutztown University student on a citation for underage drinking. Pennsylvania's underage drinking statute, 18 Pa.C.S.A. 6308, actually covers "purchase, consumption, possession, or transportation" of alcohol. Although it is a relatively minor...