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Terry Hess Law Terry Hess Law: More Than A Decade of Strong Advocacy in DUI, Traffic, Criminal & Juvenile Law

At Terry Hess Law, I understand that getting in trouble with the authorities, whether it be a simple speeding ticket or a felony criminal offense, can impact the mental, emotional and physical well-being of the accused as well as their loved ones. I have spent the last 14 years helping people deal with legal missteps big and small. I try to encourage my clients to allow me to be burdened with thei

r legal problems so that, while their cases are pending, they can carry-on with the other important matters in their day-to-day lives. I’m confident that, given that same opportunity, I can instill the same comfort in you. At Terry Hess Law, we strive to make competent and qualified legal defense affordable. Therefore, there is no fee for contacting us and requesting an office or jail consultation. For those who live outside the State College area, phone consultations are possible. Most of the time, flat-fee quotations can be made at the time of consultation, so you’ll know exactly what your defense will cost up front.

Pennsylvania bases retail theft charges on the value of the merchandise and any prior offenses. The charge’s grading dec...
06/15/2026

Pennsylvania bases retail theft charges on the value of the merchandise and any prior offenses. The charge’s grading decides the severity of the consequences. The difference between a summary offense and a felony can depend on just a few dollars.

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Most people in the State College metro area rely on their driver’s license for work, school, and daily activities. Howev...
05/29/2026

Most people in the State College metro area rely on their driver’s license for work, school, and daily activities. However, a license suspension can occur for many reasons—from accumulating too many points to failing to meet certain civil obligations.

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If you are in police custody, you have specific constitutional rights that must be protected. The police are required to...
05/15/2026

If you are in police custody, you have specific constitutional rights that must be protected. The police are required to inform you of your Miranda rights before any questioning, including your right to remain silent and your right to have an attorney present.

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The immediate penalty for a criminal conviction often is not as harmful to an individual as the long-term consequences o...
04/15/2026

The immediate penalty for a criminal conviction often is not as harmful to an individual as the long-term consequences of having a criminal record. Having a criminal record can hamper or even derail a career, cut an education short, or prevent someone from obtaining housing, traveling abroad or volunteering to coach youth sports.

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Most traffic violations are not considered criminal offenses in Pennsylvania, except in a few instances. One such instan...
03/30/2026

Most traffic violations are not considered criminal offenses in Pennsylvania, except in a few instances. One such instance is reckless driving, which is escalated to a summary offense in PA and can have serious consequences if you are convicted.

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State College, PA
16801

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