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Embezzlement occurs when a person entrusts their property to another person, but the person in possession then unlawfully converts the ownership rights with the intent to defraud the true owner. Poor or improper accounting is one of the main factors in most embezzlement cases. An example…
Forgery is a serious offense, punishable as a felony in all fifty states and by the federal government. Forgery involves the making, altering, use, or possession of a false writing in order to commit a fraud. It can occur in many forms, from signing another person’s…
If you are charged with a forgery crime—even a misdemeanor—you should contact an attorney immediately. A conviction for any Pennsylvania forgery crime becomes part of your permanent criminal record whether the conviction is a felony or misdemeanor. A criminal conviction can hurt you when you are…
Embezzlement is a type of property theft. It occurs when someone who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property steals all or part of that money or property for the taker’s personal gain. The key is that the defendant had legal access…
When you need a lawyer to represent you for a domestic violence, domestic abuse, or Protection from Abuse (PFA) matter, contact a criminal attorney at The Zeiger Firm. Our attorneys understand that domestic abuse and domestic violence cases involve criminal courts, and we will zealously represent…
Tax evasion is when a person or a company purposefully underpays its taxes. Below are some examples of tax evasion and ways people evade taxes. By being aware of common methods of tax evasion, you can avoid mistakes that could cost you in the future. What…
Drugs Even if you were not drinking, you can still be charged with a DUI. A DUI punishes dangerous driving activity which can include BOTH drugs and alcohol. Mixing drugs and driving, whether it’s medicinal marijuana or legally prescribed muscle relaxers, is just as illegal as…
What is vehicular homicide? Vehicular homicide happens when an individual recklessly causes the death of another person through the use of an automobile or other type of motor vehicle. While many people frequently think of vehicular manslaughter within the context of a DUI offense, the charge…
What is Bribery? Bribery is the offer or acceptance of anything of value in exchange for influence on a government official, public official or employee. Bribes can take the form of gifts or payments of money in exchange for favorable treatment, such as awards of government…
It is important to realize that if you violate your probation, this is considered to be a very serious offense. Probation violations occur when you break the terms or conditions of your probation. The consequences associated with probation violation usually depend on a variety of factors…
