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PA State Police plan sobriety checkpoints in July
The Greensburg and Meadville barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police are planning sobriety checkpoints in July. DUI checkpoints and roving patrols are scheduled for the July 4th weekend In a press release, the Meadville unit announced that it would be using sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols throughout the Fourth of July holiday. The Greensburg office announced that Troop A would be operating a sobriety checkpoint in Westmoreland County from July…
R. Kelly fan and YouTuber Christopher Gunn charged for allegedly threatening prosecutors
On Monday, YouTuber Christopher Gunn was charged on allegations that he threatened to “storm” the…
A Missouri man with a medical marijuana card was charged with DUI. Could that happen in PA?
On June 23rd, 2022, a Missouri man was charged with driving while intoxicated (DUI) with…
After Dobbs, is abortion illegal in Pennsylvania?
On June 24th, 2022, the US Supreme Court overruled Roe vs. Wade and concluded that…
Pittsburgh council considering initiative to place recently incarcerated people in jobs
Pittsburgh’s city council is working on an initiative that would place formerly incarcerated people in…
TSA seizes another firearm at Pittsburgh International security checkpoint
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it seized its 12th firearm at a security…
PA House passes bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips
On June 20th, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill decriminalizing the possession of fentanyl test…
Crimes in Pennsylvania | Antihazing Offenses
In popular culture, hazing is generally seen as a way of groups to initiate new members…
Crimes in Pennsylvania | Assault Offenses
Simple assault A person can be charged with simple assault if they try to cause…
Crimes in Pennsylvania | Crimes against an unborn child
In Pennsylvania, a person can be convicted of certain crimes against an unborn child. An unborn…
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