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The end of each year brings the holidays, which should be a time for celebration with loved ones. Some people do not have a smooth and enjoyable holiday season, however, because an arrest and criminal allegations disrupt it. Particular charges become increasingly common toward the end…
Domestic violence is unique in that it is not considered a separate crime (or charge) but can be charged as different offenses under Pennsylvania law depending on the acts alleged. Under the Pennsylvania statute, domestic violence involves the use of intimidation, threats of violence, or actual physical…
Even if you have never been arrested, you have almost certainly seen police officers on television and in movies tell arrestees that they “have the right to remain silent” and “have the right to an attorney.” Informing someone of these rights is referred to as the…
In 2012, Pennsylvania modified its law requiring sex offenders to register with the state. That statute called the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), expanded reporting requirements significantly. According to Governing.com, SORNA requires sex offenders to register with the state for longer periods of time than…
When faced with drunk-driving charges—whether driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated—defendants may face the possibility of mandatory use of ignition interlock systems. For most people, this is new territory and they have no idea what an ignition interlock system entails. The following is some…
A felony conviction can have many potential effects on your life, ranging from the cost of defense to the potential loss of your freedom. The first, most obvious consequence is the cost of defending against your charges. Those costs can snowball with a conviction to include…
Should you ever find yourself facing criminal charges, you might want to consider plea bargaining. But what is plea bargaining and how can it help you? Plea bargaining is when prosecutors and defendants reach an agreement to enter a guilty plea to at least some of the charges…
Health care fraud charges usually arise when an individual or company defrauds a federal government healthcare program or insurer. Health care providers, including doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists, are the most common defendants in health care fraud cases. Many cases of health care fraud are…
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…
