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Blackout Wednesday In Pennsylvania — DUI Accidents At Thanksgiving
If you work in law enforcement or if you are a bartender, you may already be familiar with Blackout Wednesday. Blackout Wednesday is the unofficial name given to the day before Thanksgiving Day, also known as Thanksgiving Eve. The reason why this day has earned such a dark name has to do with alcohol consumption.…
Read MoreBig Motorcycle Fundraising Event & Concert This Weekend in Erie
The Travis Law Firm is proud to support the Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation (IMRF) and their efforts to help bikers after a serious accident. The IMRF is hosting their annual fundraising event this weekend and we’d like to encourage everyone to attend for a great time. Other Pennsylvania Motorcycle Events If you would like to…
Read MoreGet Your Free 2016 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Events Guide
Actually, the motorcycle riding season began over the last few weeks, but April is when all the events start happening. The weather forecast is clear for this weekend, and no doubt, bikers will be pulling their rides out of the garage with the first sight of sunshine. Initial reports are for temperatures to approach 60 degrees…
Read MoreTips for Navigating a Charge of Underage Drinking in Edinboro
When you are charged with underage drinking, this is a problem that could continue to follow you for years to come. Understanding how to handle this situation can be critically important. Read on to learn more about some of the most important tips that you should follow when accused of underage DUI. Stay Calm When…
Read MoreOhio Robber Linked to Multiple Crimes in Erie Area
A man suspected of robbing an Aldi’s in Ashtabula Township, Ohio on Saturday, December 5 has also been linked to three robberies in the Erie area. These robberies include a McDonalds in Summit Township, and stores in Erie and Fairview Township. Overall crime statistics indicate that Erie is relatively safer than 16% of US cities…
Read MoreNew Instagram Feature Could Explore Underage Drinking
Popular social media application Instagram may have a new way of monitoring teenager drinking habits. According to text and photos from Instagram, researchers from the University of Rochester identified that this data can expose patterns of underage drinking more quickly and less expensively than traditional surveys but it can also point to new patterns regarding…
Read MorePennsylvania Juvenile Defense Attorney in Erie, Edinboro, and Warren PA
Pennsylvania Juvenile Defense Attorney Serving Erie, Edinboro, Warren, and All of Northwestern PA Lots of parents we talk to, and some college students too, believe they don’t need a defense attorney to handle juvenile offenses. Nothing could be further from the truth. Juvenile offenses do not ‘disappear’ in time, they are simply kept on a…
Read MoreFacing Charges For Underage Drinking? Speak To An Attorney About Your Rights
If you are a college student, facing charges for underage drinking or minor in possession of alcohol, you should contact a criminal defense lawyer at The Travis Law Firm as soon as possible. Do not trust the police in this matter, what you say to them will be used against you. Speak only to your…
Read MoreOperation Nighthawk Nets over 50 DUI Arrests
If You Are Charged With a DUI, Don’t Wait To Contact A Defense Attorney About Your Options Early in September, local Erie Pennsylvania police teamed up with state police for a concentrated effort to crack down on people driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (DUI). That exercise was known as Operation Nighthawk and…
Read MoreStudents Beware – PA State Police Looking for Underage Drinking & Fake IDs
School is back in session, and parties are already happening on weekends at universities around Erie & Edinboro. State police have made it a priority to seek out students guilty of underage drinking. One of the main areas they’ll be focusing on is fraternities and sororities, as patrols are scheduled to increase during the Fall.…
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