Monthly Archives: July 2019
What Happens if You’re Wrongly Arrested for Shoplifting?
It is fairly common for stores or malls to have private security guards on hand to watch for shoplifters and to handle any other issues that might arise with customers. Because these individuals are not police officers, they may be more prone to mistakes than trained law enforcement officers would be. What do you do […]
What to Know About Juvenile Vandalism Charges
Vandalism is one of the more common crimes that comes up in juvenile court. It’s often an act of rebellion. However, vandalism can lead to destruction of property and expensive cleanup and repairs, which means courts will take the crime seriously. How do courts handle vandalism by teens? Vandalism is defined as the intentional damage […]
Aggravating Factors May Lead to Harsher Consequences
If you are facing criminal charges, there are some aggravating factors that, if present in your case, could increase the severity of the penalties you might face. The following are a few examples of these aggravating factors: Injury: Generally, the more severe the injury the victim suffered, the harsher the penalty the defendant could face. […]
Is Ignorance of the Law Ever a Valid Defense?
You may have heard the phrase “ignorance of the law is no excuse” before. However, there are some cases in which ignorance of the law can be a valid defense, although it’s somewhat rare. In general, it does not matter if you knew an action was illegal when you performed it. However, you should be […]
More Asset Forfeiture Leads to Greater Systemic Abuse
The state of asset forfeiture in Pennsylvania has garnered national attention in recent months, with even the U.S. Supreme Court hearing a case related to the issue. It is not unusual for law enforcement to seize property as part of their investigations. However, over the last several years, lawsuits have detailed how police occasionally abuse […]
