Author Archives: David R. Eshelman
Police Chief Uses Facebook to Call for Tougher DUI Laws in PA
Following a DUI crash that killed two people in early January, Newberry Township Police Chief John Snyder posted a lengthy message on Facebook lamenting that “bodies are piling up,” and urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass stricter DUI laws. According to ABC27 News, Snyder’s “social media rant” cited a study claiming Pennsylvania’s DUI laws are among […]
Richland Man Sentenced to Prison for “Drug Delivery Resulting in Death”
A heroin dealer will spend between eight-and-a-half and 20 years in state prison, following sentencing for the crime of “drug delivery resulting in death.” Twenty-nine-year-old Anthony L. Spencer sold heroin to 23-year-old Shawn Kemble, who subsequently died of an overdose in August 2015. Under § 2506 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Spencer could have received […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Expungement
In some circumstances, you may have your criminal record expunged, which means certain criminal offenses are erased from your record. We regularly receive questions about expungement, and so we have compiled some answers to the most common: Do records ever get automatically expunged? In some counties of Pennsylvania, only upon successful completion of the Accelerated […]
Should You Tell Your Attorney You’re Guilty of a Crime?
Many people who retain the services of a criminal defense attorney struggle with deciding if they should admit to their legal counsel that they are guilty of a crime. This is an understandable concern, but ultimately you must remember it is the job of the judge or jury to determine guilt — not your attorney. […]
What is False Arrest?
False arrest, also occasionally referred to as wrongful arrest or false imprisonment, occurs when you are illegally held in custody or against your will. This crime may be committed by regular people and law enforcement agents alike — all it takes is someone acting outside of the scope of his or her legal authority. False […]
Pennsylvania Police Run Voter Fraud Sting Operation Before Election
In the lead-up to November’s election day, Pennsylvania state police raided two different offices of a voter registration group, FieldWorks LLC. Officers raided the organization’s Philadelphia office just days after searching the group’s Delaware County office. According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, the police had a warrant to search for forms that could […]
Bethlehem Man Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement Case
A man from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, will spend time in prison for his role in an embezzlement scheme. According to court records, the man regularly billed his employer for nonexistent products and pocketed the payouts, motivated by pressure from a coworker and mounting personal expenses. He will spend a year and a day in federal prison, […]
DEA Attempting to Achieve More Accurate Drug Death Reporting
Four months ago, two reports gave very different numbers when it comes to drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania. Now, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has partnered with a state academic organization to make significant improvements to the way it analyzes and reports drug deaths. According to the Philadelphia office of the DEA, the agency […]
Pennsylvania Woman Charged with Sixth DUI
Law enforcement officials recently arrested and charged a woman from East Norriton, Pennsylvania, with driving under the influence (DUI) — two months after her most recent incident. The crime marks her sixth DUI charge in the state, which means she faces some significant penalties if convicted. The most recent crash occurred September 1 in North […]
Newtown Man Charged with DUI After Hit and Run
A Newtown Township man was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after causing an accident and fleeing from the scene on Saturday, November 12. Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he allegedly struck a bicyclist while driving on South Eagle Road. The accident occurred at approximately 9:43 p.m. that evening. A witness saw the […]
