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Pennsylvania Man Receives Long Prison Sentence for Wire Fraud
A Pennsylvania man was recently sentenced to 14 ½ years in prison after being found guilty in helping to coordinate an international wire fraud scheme. The 36-year-old man, Sahil Patel, was found guilty of four charges, including conspiring to impersonate government officials and to commit wire fraud. He was also ordered to pay $1 million […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Dealing in School Zones
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently voted 3-2 to strike down mandatory minimum sentences for people found guilty of dealing drugs in a school zone. Some, including the Delaware County district attorney, have been extremely critical of the ruling, saying it will lead to eliminating almost all mandatory drug sentences in Pennsylvania — whether or not […]
Philadelphia Study Shows Repairing Vacant Houses Reduces Crime
A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently looked at data from the Philadelphia police department and its Department of Licenses and Inspections to examine the correlation between crime and vacant, run-down housing. They found that the rates of drug and violent crimes decreased when property owners were compliant with city ordinances by […]
Pennsylvania Legislator Proposes New Habitual DUI Registry
A state lawmaker in Pennsylvania is pushing for a new measure that would create a brand-new registry of people considered “habitual” drunk drivers. One effect of the proposed new law would be that people listed on the registry would be unable to purchase alcohol anywhere in the state. State Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-Berks) is backing […]
Pennsylvania DUI Laws Among the Most Lenient in the US
A new study by WalletHub listed Pennsylvania as one of the most lenient states in the nation in terms of strictness of driving under the influence (DUI) laws. In analyzing and comparing DUI laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the organization determined Pennsylvania ranks 49th out of 51. Some of the […]
Getting to Work After a DUI Conviction
One of the worst aspects of a conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) is that most often, you lose your driver’s license for some period of time. Not only does this limit your ability to get around and enjoy recreational activities, but it also severely impacts your ability to earn a living. In fact, […]
Is a Criminal Conviction the Final Word?
If you’ve been arrested for a crime, you likely know how confusing it can be. From the moment you are stopped until you receive your day in court, you are likely to experience a wide range of emotions. However, nothing is more frightening than the moment a judge or jury convicts you as guilty of […]
What You Need to Know About the Penalties for Embezzlement
Embezzlement is one of those crimes many people have heard of, but few really understand. It is a unique form of property theft that occurs when someone illegally takes money or property in a situation in which they were entrusted. This differs from garden-variety theft because embezzlement is dependent on a trusting relationship existing among […]
Prom Weekend Means More DUI Checkpoints in Pennsylvania
Going to prom is one of those experiences that almost every teenager looks forward to all year long. Unfortunately, for some minors, it’s also an invitation to illegally consume alcohol. Pennsylvania law enforcement officials are well aware of the fact that drinking alcohol can be a part of prom weekend, and so in recent years, […]
The Pros and Cons of ARD for Drunk Driving in Pennsylvania
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Pennsylvania, there is a good chance you have heard about ARD. Short for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, it’s a program for first-time offenders facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI). It is meant to allow these offenders a chance to avoid jail time and allow them […]
