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Under Pennsylvania law, embezzlement is one type of financial fraud that involves the unauthorized taking or use of another person’s property or money with the intent of depriving that person on either a temporary or permanent basis. Many crimes involving financial fraud and embezzlement are prosecuted…
Civil forfeiture is a law enforcement tool that allows prosecutors to petition to seize private assets—including property or bank accounts—that police believe were used in the commission of a criminal offense. Such assets can even include your home. Civil forfeiture was originally designed to target drug…
In Pennsylvania, underage drinking is strictly prohibited, and it is even punishable by incarceration. Although such a sentence is rare, it brings to light how seriously the Commonwealth takes underage drinking offenses, especially when such offenses can lead to alcohol poisoning and death on Pennsylvania’s college…
Drunk driving is a serious crime in the state of Pennsylvania, and the penalties associated with DUI have grown significantly harsher over the past few decades. Many people are under the mistaken impression that a first-time DUI conviction cannot result in anything more serious than a slap on…
If you have been convicted of a crime, your criminal record can make it difficult to secure employment. An experienced attorney can help clean up your criminal record so it is as appealing to potential employers as possible. In addition, Governor Tom Wolf is also making…
The wait can be agonizing at times, especially for those who have experienced the difficulties that a criminal record can present. Whether it’s a job, a college education, a mortgage, or a military career you are seeking, it may be necessary to work with an attorney…
With the recent crackdown on healthcare expenditures, the United States has taken a strong stance against healthcare fraud as a means of reducing false claims and, in turn, reducing healthcare costs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has units in each of its main offices dedicated to detecting and…
In the legal field, the term “expungement” literally means to cancel or “blot out” a criminal record. There are only certain circumstances under which a portion, or even all, of your record can be expunged, but if you were convicted as a juvenile, charged but never…
Did you know that you do not have to actually consume alcohol to be charged with an underage drinking offense in Pennsylvania? By even succumbing to peer pressure and driving a friend to a party with a six-pack in tow, your child is subject to criminal…
Did you know that, in the federal criminal justice system, there is no parole? This means that, with the exception of a small ten percent reduction in your sentence for good behavior, you are required to serve the sentence imposed. “Supervised Release” was created by Congress when…
