Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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, […]
Report: Pennsylvania a Major Source of Guns Used in New York Crimes
A recent report from the office of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman indicates that most gun crimes committed in New York involve weapons that come from out of the state. Pennsylvania was named as one of the major sources of those weapons. Per the report, there were thousands of guns (30,606) that found their […]
State Records Office Seeks Access to Crime Scene Videos
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records is asking a judge to allow the agency access to video footage from state police, which is fighting the measure. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, state police officials believe it is within their legal right to withhold the videos from agencies such as the Office of Open Records, an […]
Sentencing Reform Advocates Call for Review of Pennsylvania Laws
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), a national organization that advocates for sentencing reform across the United States, has officially called for a review of how courts in Pennsylvania approach sentencing for individuals convicted of criminal offenses. According to an August news release, FAMM called on Pennsylvania’s Justice Reinvestment Working Group to examine and address how […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General Convicted on 9 Criminal Counts
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official has been forced to resign after being convicted on nine different criminal counts. Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane officially left her post Tuesday, August 30 after a jury found her guilty on nine criminal charges, including two felony counts of perjury. At issue have been accusations that […]
Defense Options Available When Charged with Harassment
“Harassment” is a general category of crimes that may include not only minor physical contact with another, but also hate crimes, stalking, cyberbullying or sexual harassment. The general idea is that one person acts in a way to intentionally annoy, threaten or provoke another party. Individuals who are accused of a harassment crime have several […]
Strategies to Help Prevent Teens from Drinking Underage
Anyone under the age of 21 may face some tough penalties if caught consuming alcohol, but this is especially true for children still in school. Not only do they face fines, but also loss of permissions at school, including suspension from sports and activities. Parents often begin to suspect their kids of drinking or doing […]
Veteran Pennsylvania Congressman Ran White Collar Crime Ring
A long-time congressman from Pennsylvania is accused of running a white collar crime ring that stretched between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Representative Chaka Fattah, who has served 11 years in the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Philadelphia, was accused of taking out an illegal campaign loan worth $1 million from a friend to […]
How to Interact With Police After You are Pulled Over
Getting pulled over by a police officer can cause stress and anxiety for anyone. It’s usually not a comfortable situation. However, you can make this process go more smoothly if you know how to interact with police officers. Remember: officers can never be completely certain whether or not you pose a threat to them, so […]
Remember: Your Arrest Might Not Lead to Conviction
Just because you are placed under arrest does not mean the criminal charges filed will result in a conviction. The following are some of the situations that most commonly do not lead to a conviction: The offense is relatively insignificant. Prosecutors often view certain types of crimes as being eligible for a pre-trial diversionary program. […]
