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The Impact of a Pennsylvania DWI Conviction – Out of State Drivers
If you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence while a visitor in the state of Pennsylvania, you may be putting your driving privileges at risk not only in Pennsylvania, but in your home state as well. Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Resisting Arrest, Search or Transportation in Pennsylvania
If you are pulled over by police, or if law enforcement officers come to your home, or seek to take you into custody anywhere, what right do you have to resist arrest, search or transportation by police to a detention … Continue reading
Is the Rise in White Collar Crime Attributable to the Economy or Something Else?
White collar crime has always been around, even before the term was coined. You have seen countless movies where swindlers take advantage of hard working individuals to deprive them of their money or assets. However, in recent times, white collar … Continue reading
Bail
Getting out of jail is not free A person arrested for an alleged crime may wait months before the matter is settled at trial. The first time the defendant goes in front of a judge is at an arraignment. Rather … Continue reading
Medicaid / Medicare Fraud in Pennsylvania
Recent reports estimate that Medicaid/Medicare fraud costs the U.S. government about 60 billion dollars annually and so federal prosecutors take Medicaid/Medicare fraud very seriously. And if you are involved in an improper Medicaid/Medicare claim you could become the target of … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Weapons Offense Defense Attorney
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, if a weapon was used in the commission of a crime, or was allegedly in your possession at the time of the crime you face sentencing enhancements. A sentencing enhancement increases the length of your … Continue reading
Police Brutality and Your Civil Rights
Stories of police brutality are often splashed across the headlines and inspire different responses from suspicion to sympathy among the public. And while there have been instances of false accusations of police brutality, generally such accusations are not made lightly. … Continue reading
Juvenile Crimes in Pennsylvania
If you are a minor (under age 18) or the parent of a minor who faces criminal charges, you should speak to an experienced Pennsylvania juvenile criminal defense attorney. An adjudication for a serious crime, even as a juvenile, can … Continue reading
Domestic Violence and Abuse in Pennsylvania
Our society often considers acts of domestic violence and abuse among the most egregious acts that someone can commit against another. Since such acts attack the foundation of our lives and family, it is easy to understand that law enforcement … Continue reading
Identity Theft Laws in Pennsylvania
In today’s high-tech world, identity theft has increasingly become a problem. Consequently, both federal and state laws have evolved to protect consumers from individuals attempting to profit fraudulently from personal and financial information. Several areas of illegal activity are covered … Continue reading
