Posts in Criminal Defense
- Mar 23Defenses to Car Theft in PennsylvaniaIn early February, two people broke into a home, stole car keys, and then used the vehicle in the driveway t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 18When are Children Tried as Adults in Pennsylvania?The story of a man that had been in prison for nearly 70 years after he was convicted as a 15-year-ol...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 9Is Breaking Into a Barn Considered Burglary in Pennsylvania?Recently, a person broke into a home and a barn in Jefferson County, even though it did not appear that the...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 18What is the Crime of Public Drunkenness?The holidays are officially over and while for most, the fallout only includes credit card bills and putting away decorations, fo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 9Can Parents Face Criminal Charges if a Child Uses Their Gun in Pennsylvania?A sad but interesting story recently emerged in Chester County. A 15-year-old boy engaged in a slap box match with tw...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 14When Do Police have the Right to Search Your Vehicle?Recently, a man and woman were charged with several drug offenses after they were stopped on I-77 for a traffic violation...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 17Parents can Face Penalties for Underage Drinking, TooUnderage drinking remains a problem during the pandemic, but a new story has shone a light on some penalties parents ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 7How Does the Defense of Duress Work in Pennsylvania?It was in late October when a federal appeals court decided not to overturn a decision made in a burglary case...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 1What is Simple Assault?An 18-year-old man has recently plead guilty to a number of charges relating to the assault of three young girls h...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 25What are Terroristic Threats Under Pennsylvania Law?Americans are all too familiar with terrorism and in many cases, how the law applies to acts of terror. A ma...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 17The Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion in PennsylvaniaIn early September, police in western Pennsylvania began an investigation into a case in which two people entered a woman’s home...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 21What is a De Facto Life Sentence?The case of the “Serial Suburban Burglar” was heard in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in early October. The court was divide...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 8Types of Robbery in PennsylvaniaRecently, two men were arrested in Swissvale in connection with a number of armed robberies in Westmoreland and Washington Counties. The...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 30When can Police Search Your Car in Pennsylvania?Recently there was a story of a man that was pulled over for a fairly insignificant traffic violation, and ended u...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 23Can You Use Force in Pennsylvania to Defend Yourself?An interesting story arose at the end of July. A man was charged with murder after getting into an altercation wit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 19Give Yourself the Best Chance of Getting Your Charges DroppedIf you have been arrested for a crime you did not commit, you may think that an investigation will be done...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 10In Pennsylvania, Car Theft Goes by Many NamesAuto theft happens quite often in Pennsylvania, but there are several different types of auto theft offenses a person may fac...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 4Underage Drinking and Large Groups a Problem During the PandemicThe coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone in Pennsylvania. During this very challenging time, people cannot work and kids cannot go t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 30Defenses to Shoplifting Charges in PennsylvaniaAs Pennsylvania begins to reopen after the coronavirus shut most businesses down, it means there is once again plenty of opportunit...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 20The Degrees of Murder: How Pennsylvania’s Laws are UniqueMost states separate murder into a first or second degree offense. Pennsylvania, separates murder into an act that can be considere...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 14What are the Looting Laws in Pennsylvania?Protests have erupted throughout the country in recent weeks, including right here in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, not everyone that attends these protest...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 17How to Prove a Confession was CoercedA troubling story has come out of Williamsport after law enforcement officers suspected a man of killing a convenience store custome...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 9What is the Penalty for Not Wearing a Face Mask in Pennsylvania?It was at the end of April that Governor Tom Wolf enacted a mandatory face mask law that required anyone enterin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 2What is the Definition of Robbery in Pennsylvania?In late May, Pennsylvania State Police were called to a general store in Porter Township. After hearing the security alarm, ...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 27Is Carjacking Different than Auto Theft?In early March, the Bethlehem police were asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect that had carjacked an SUV...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 7Pranksters May Face Criminal Charges for Threatening to Spread CoronavirusOver the past few weeks, the warnings of coronavirus have been near constant, and the media has been flooded with way...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 1Is Assisted Suicide Legal in Pennsylvania?Recently, The Washington Times ran a story of some of the most notable cases involving a caregiver killing their patients. On...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 26Are There Defenses to Theft in Pennsylvania?A Pennsylvania man was sentenced in late January for stealing electronics, mainly Apple products, from a Target store. The man, Akba...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 18In Pennsylvania, Strangulation Charges are Still All Too CommonA top executive at Erie Insurance, Bradley Postema, has been charged with strangulation after allegedly choking and assaulting a woman h...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 6Can You Use Force to Protect Your Home in Pennsylvania?Just after midnight on Christmas Eve, a man was awoken by strange noises. With gun in hand, the man went t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 3Is There a Statute of Limitations on Murder in Pennsylvania?Recently, a Pennsylvania man, made headlines when he admitted to killing his wife 40 years ago. The woman, was killed i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 24What Does the Law Say About Animal Cruelty in Pennsylvania?Animal cruelty is now a federal offense, but two teenagers in Pennsylvania are facing state charges after they posted a vide...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 29Need a Pardon? They’re Easier to Get From Governor Tom WolfBefore Governor Tom Wolf took office, it was very difficult to get a pardon in Pennsylvania. The process took four years...VIEW ARTICLE
- Nov 20Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant?Nearly everyone today has a mobile phone they carry with them. Generally speaking, these are usually newer phones that allow yo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Oct 24Understanding the Crime of Forgery in PennsylvaniaOn August 14, 2019, a woman was arrested for attempting to cash a forged check at Midland States Bank. Now, sh...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 18Is Theft from a Motor Vehicle Burglary in Pennsylvania?In early July a jack hammer was stolen from a truck. The jack hammer was valued at $190. It’s unknown i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Sep 4Kidnapping is a Serious Crime in PennsylvaniaTimothy Nelson pled guilty to kidnapping a young girl 20 years ago. Also facing charges of sexual assault, Nelson will likel...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 29What is the Charge of Disorderly Conduct in Pennsylvania?At the end of July, a woman was charged with disorderly conduct after urinating on potatoes at a Pennsylvania Walmart. Afte...VIEW ARTICLE
- Aug 14Historic Pennsylvania Law Automatically Seals Criminal RecordsAt the end of June, the second phase of Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate law went into effect. That’s good news for thos...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 30What is the Crime of Burglary in Pennsylvania?In early June two Pennsylvania men were arrested for stealing a golf cart from a Poconos resort. In addition to th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 16What’s the Law on Shoplifting in Pennsylvania?In the middle of March this year, the Delaware Police were looking for a Philadelphia woman suspected of shoplifting across ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 9What are Defenses to Arson in Pennsylvania?It was at the end of April that two fires broke out in Bethlehem Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The man accuse...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jul 1How Does the Juvenile Criminal System Work in Pennsylvania?In late May, three juveniles were arrested after they allegedly assaulted a man and tried to rob him along Pennsylvania Avenue...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 12Is It Illegal to Knowingly Give Police False Information?In the beginning of April, a woman in Pennsylvania was convicted of falsely accusing two state troopers of raping her. Sh...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 4What is Reckless Endangerment?In mid-April, Derry Borough Mayor Kevin Gross was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment. Th...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 30Understanding Robbery in PennsylvaniaA Jamestown, Pennsylvania man was arrested at the end of April on robbery charges. He drove his friend to the par...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 23Kidnapping is an Extremely Serious Crime in PennsylvaniaIn late April, neighbors were shocked to hear the story of a man that kidnapped a four-year-old girl and kept he...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 20Aggravated Assault vs. Attempted Murder Charges in PennsylvaniaIn early March, a Pennsylvania woman was charged with attempted murder after throwing a knife at her boyfriend. The knife struc...VIEW ARTICLE
Defenses to Car Theft in Pennsylvania
When are Children Tried as Adults in Pennsylvania?
Is Breaking Into a Barn Considered Burglary in Pennsylvania?
What is the Crime of Public Drunkenness?
Can Parents Face Criminal Charges if a Child Uses Their Gun in Pennsylvania?
When Do Police have the Right to Search Your Vehicle?
Parents can Face Penalties for Underage Drinking, Too
How Does the Defense of Duress Work in Pennsylvania?
What is Simple Assault?
What are Terroristic Threats Under Pennsylvania Law?
The Difference Between Burglary and Home Invasion in Pennsylvania
What is a De Facto Life Sentence?
Types of Robbery in Pennsylvania
When can Police Search Your Car in Pennsylvania?
Can You Use Force in Pennsylvania to Defend Yourself?
Give Yourself the Best Chance of Getting Your Charges Dropped
In Pennsylvania, Car Theft Goes by Many Names
Underage Drinking and Large Groups a Problem During the Pandemic
Defenses to Shoplifting Charges in Pennsylvania
The Degrees of Murder: How Pennsylvania’s Laws are Unique
What are the Looting Laws in Pennsylvania?
How to Prove a Confession was Coerced
What is the Penalty for Not Wearing a Face Mask in Pennsylvania?
What is the Definition of Robbery in Pennsylvania?
Is Carjacking Different than Auto Theft?
Pranksters May Face Criminal Charges for Threatening to Spread Coronavirus
Is Assisted Suicide Legal in Pennsylvania?
Are There Defenses to Theft in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, Strangulation Charges are Still All Too Common
Can You Use Force to Protect Your Home in Pennsylvania?
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Murder in Pennsylvania?
What Does the Law Say About Animal Cruelty in Pennsylvania?
Need a Pardon? They’re Easier to Get From Governor Tom Wolf
Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant?
Understanding the Crime of Forgery in Pennsylvania
Is Theft from a Motor Vehicle Burglary in Pennsylvania?
Kidnapping is a Serious Crime in Pennsylvania
What is the Charge of Disorderly Conduct in Pennsylvania?
Historic Pennsylvania Law Automatically Seals Criminal Records
What is the Crime of Burglary in Pennsylvania?
What’s the Law on Shoplifting in Pennsylvania?
What are Defenses to Arson in Pennsylvania?
How Does the Juvenile Criminal System Work in Pennsylvania?
Is It Illegal to Knowingly Give Police False Information?
What is Reckless Endangerment?
Understanding Robbery in Pennsylvania
Kidnapping is an Extremely Serious Crime in Pennsylvania
Aggravated Assault vs. Attempted Murder Charges in Pennsylvania