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Earlier this year, officials with the Pennsylvania Office of Administration, the state agency that provides information technology services for most government departments, admitted that human error resulted in the deletion of thousands of records from state servers, including criminal records belonging to the Pennsylvania State Police’s…
If you are arrested or facing criminal charges, your first introduction to the Philadelphia criminal court system may involve the setting of bail by a magistrate or judge. At The Zeiger Firm, we understand that the criminal justice system may feel intimidating. We want to help…
According to the United States Department of Justice, hate crimes in Pennsylvania have risen significantly in the last three years. To combat this, the Pennsylvania legislature is developing new anti-hate crime legislation. This could mean that people who are charged with committing a crime against ethnic,…
Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who captured the nation’s attention after escaping from a Pennsylvania prison for weeks, was captured at gunpoint. He is now facing a dozen new charges, according to news reports, including charges for burglary, unlawful possession of a firearm, and criminal trespassing….
The question here is: how long can the government keep your cell phone when there is an investigation but no charges, indictment, or arrest? We’ll try to answer this question based on a current case dealing with these issues. Example Case The My Pillow Guy, Mike…
Kouri Richins, a children’s book author who was already facing murder charges for the death of her husband, is now also facing witness tampering charges related to the murder case, according to CNN. Here is what to know about this ever-changing case. Background on the…
According to The New York Times, five police officers are facing various state felony charges and federal civil rights, conspiracy, and obstruction offense charges due to their role in the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols. Here are the important facts and legal…
Former NFL defensive back Sergio Brown was arrested this week on a murder charge from Chicago, Illinois for his own mother. The Brown case has two very interesting issues that normally don’t come up in routine practice. Background on the Case Brown and his mother lived…
According to multiple news reports, Duane Davis, nicknamed Keffe D, was arrested and charged with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Keffe D is believed to be the last living conspirator involved in the slain rapper’s drive-by shooting. Background Information on the Tupac Murder For…
According to a CNN news report, a former Georgia detention officer is facing charges after allegedly exerting excessive force on a female detainee who was in handcuffs. The former officer has been fired, and the case is ongoing. About the Case The United States Attorney’s Office…
