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 more »
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Why Would You Waive Your Rights To A Preliminary Hearing?
A local Lake City resident has been charged with aggravated assault and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The charges are resulting from an accident on Presque Isle last June in which one person, a 17-year-old passenger, was killed when the vehicle struck a tree. The car was estimated to be traveling… Read more »
Students 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…. Read more »
PA State Police See Increase in Car Accidents During Memorial Day Weekend
The Travis Law Firm helps people who have been charged with a DUI anywhere in Pennsylvania from our offices in Erie PA, Edinboro PA, and Warren PA. We have helped people all over Northwestern PA fight their DUI charges in Bradford PA, Meadville PA, McKean County, Crawford County, Mercer County, Venango County and Clarion County PA.
Six Ways To Hurt Your PA DUI Defense Case
After being arrested for DUI in PA, or facing DUI charges, what you do now can greatly impact how your case is resolved later. Your innocence is not all that you need to prove, you also have an obligation to prove your credibility to the courts. Here are some of the DON’T DOs for you… Read more »
St. Patrick's Day Begins This Weekend in Erie
St. Patty’s Day Festivities Begin There will plenty of places to get your green on this weekend as several Erie pubs, restaurants, theaters, taverns and bars have plans for festivities to take place over the weekend and on Tuesday. There is even a parade. We encourage you to have a fun holiday, but please be… Read more »
Avoid a DUI on St. Patrick's Day
Don’t Let a DUI Ruin The Fun on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is typically thought of as a ‘drinking’ holiday and some people feel the need to take that to the extreme, especially inexperienced drinkers like most college students. Penn State just celebrated their State Patty’s Day holiday, a school contrived holiday that has… Read more »
FBI Getting Involved in Erie Gun Crime Problem
Erie PA police are taking a more assertive approach to an increasing problem with gun crimes in the area. One of the biggest changes is the involvement of the Erie office of the FBI and their focus on seizing illegal firearms. Shootings and Homicides Increased in 2014 In 2014, 49 people were injured in Erie by… Read more »