Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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 […]
Are Landlords Liable for Tenants Who Deal Drugs?
All landlords are expected to meet certain standards of safety and security within their housing. For example, they must take reasonable steps to ensure that: All tenants are protected from thieves, potential assailants or any other criminals Tenants are protected from any criminal acts that other tenants may commit Tenants are warned about possibly dangerous […]
Potential Legal Issues in Underage Drinking Cases
While underage drinking is, in the long run, certainly not the most serious crime that a young person can be found guilty of, it definitely has plenty of harsh penalties in the aftermath of the incident and will stay on the defendant’s record for years. The most common penalties for underage drinking include a possible […]
Berks County Man Accused of Taking Part in Arson/Burglary Crime Circle
Three different people were arrested in relation to a series of burglaries and arsons at 27 different homes throughout Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. According to law enforcement officials, one of these was a man from Berks County, Kevin Colosimo, who resides in Douglassville. He was arrested on the morning of Tuesday, February 3 along […]
New Legislation Could Lead to Harsher Penalties for Pennsylvania White Collar Crime
It appears that the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee will be considering new legislation that would make penalties tougher on Pennsylvania public officials who are found guilty of white collar crime. The bill, which was written by Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks County), would expand the crimes that would require guilty public officials to forfeit their pensions. […]
Lancaster County Using Ankle Bracelets to Help Prevent DUIs
Lancaster County is about to put some brand-new technology on display for people who have been convicted of repeat DUIs. Beginning in 2015, all people who receive a repeat DUI charge in the county will face stricter conditions of bail. In addition to being forced to abide by strict curfews and random alcohol and drug […]
Potential Legal Consequences of DUIs
As attitudes toward driving after drinking have changed over the last couple decades, the laws have changed as well to become harsher on people charged with DUIs. In most states, you could face conviction if you have a blood alcohol content level equal to or greater than .08 while behind the wheel, or if you […]
Various Types of White Collar Crime
White collar crime refers to various types of crime commonly associated with the business world. The following is a list of some of the most common types of white collar crime: Bank fraud. Brank fraud is a type of fraud specifically committed against a banking institution. It could involve fraudulent checks or loans, or certain […]
Classifying Crimes by Severity
Whenever a crime is committed, it generally falls into one of three different categories: “summary offense,” “misdemeanor” or “felony.” But what exactly are the specific differences in each of these three categories, and how do courts determine which crimes fall into each category? The following is some more information on each of these three classifications: […]
Pittsburgh Fraud, Uganda Counterfeit Schemes Linked in Unusual Case
A federal investigation in Pittsburgh revealed that fraud that was occurring within the city was actually linked to counterfeit money schemes based in Uganda, a surprising end to investigations that began around Christmas of 2013. The original incident that sparked the investigation happened at a Peet’s Coffee in Pittsburgh. Joseph Graziano Jr., who three months […]
