Month: December 2013
Many people believe that the charge of “terroristic threats” in Pennsylvania means to threaten an act of terrorism, such as a bombing or mass shooting. However, the terroristic threats charge encompasses threats of many more acts than those traditionally related to terrorism. The law regarding terroristic…
The term “date rape” refers to an alleged forced sexual encounter between two people with a pre-existing relationship. The two people can be actually dating or may even just be friends who interact in social situations. Many people believe that accusations of date rape are not…
When people are charged with violent crimes in Pennsylvania, they commonly assert that they committed the act of violence in self-defense. If you sufficiently prove that you acted in self-defense, you will likely avoid a conviction. However, self-defense is not an acceptable claim in every situation. …
What is Embezzlement? Embezzlement is a white collar crime, meaning the act is nonviolent with financial motivation. Though this type of crime may seem less serious than violent crimes, embezzlement schemes may get extremely complex and can leave victims in complete financial ruin. Simply, embezzlers take someone…
Being arrested under suspicion of drunk driving can be a frightening and humiliating experience. Often, law enforcement officials pressure suspects into submitting to chemical or breath testing using strong-arm tactics and informing them of the administrative sanctions that can occur from a chemical test refusal. The…
Pennsylvania law takes domestic violence very seriously, and imposes significant legal consequences on people who are convicted of crimes involving domestic violence. Potential penalties include jail time, fines, mandatory counseling, and loss of child custody. Domestic violence cases are often extremely fact-sensitive, and may involve two…
