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- Jun 8When Is Burglary A Federal Crime?In most cases, burglary is charged as a state crime. However, as three brothers just found out, there are times whe...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 3Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Criminal DeathLosing a loved one is always devastating, but it can stir up even more anger and frustration when the loss o...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jun 1What Is Prohibited Possession Of A Firearm?During a recent arrest, two Lehigh County residents were charged with a number of drug and firearm offenses, including 14 count...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 27Pennsylvania Among Top Five States With Highest Dog Bite ClaimsAccording to a recent report from a National Insurance Company, dog bite claims are on the rise in Pennsylvania. In fact...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 25Defenses To Drug Trafficking Charges In PennsylvaniaRecently, a Philadelphia man pled guilty to racketeering charges, as he was involved in a drug trafficking scheme that spanned Pennsylvania...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 20Things To Know If You Get Into An RV Accident This SummerA multi-vehicle crash involving a recreational vehicle (RV) recently shut down Interstate 81 North in Cumberland county and unfortunately, it wil...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 13What You Need To Know About Marijuana Laws In PA As Arrests Increase During The PandemicAccording to data published by the cannabis advocacy group NORML, over 20,000 adults were arrested for marijuana-related offenses in Pennsylvania durin...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 11Can You Sue For Road Rage In Pennsylvania?Residents of Pennsylvania were shocked this week to learn that a 47-year-old Pennsylvania woman was killed while traveling to North Carolin...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 6Understanding Pennsylvania’s Sex Offender RegistryA Pennsylvania community is left reeling after a woman that lived in Bucks County was found dead in a hotel roo...VIEW ARTICLE
- May 4Common Injuries That Result From Dog BitesIt is a common misconception that dog bites only result in minor injuries. As a woman found out recently, that i...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 28Is The Smell Of Marijuana Enough For Police To Search Your Car?The issue surrounding when, and under what circumstances, a police officer can search a vehicle is always a complex one. La...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 27Can Black Box Technology Help Your Car Accident Case?When people think of black boxes, they typically think of those found on airplanes or on large trucks. However, according t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 20Can You Sue Your Landlord For A Slip And Fall Accident?Perhaps you slipped on ice in your apartment building’s parking lot. Or, maybe you have asked your landlord to repair ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 15To Settle Or Not Settle Your Accident Case?After being hurt in an accident, you can file a claim to recover compensation from the at-fault party. At some poin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 13When Is Bank Robbery A Federal Crime?Recently, a man that formerly lived in Erie pleaded guilty to committing two bank robberies in the City of Erie jus...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5COVID-19 MessageCORONAVIRUS A Message to Our Clients and Friends The partners at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim place the health...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 5How Hospitals Fight a Malpractice ClaimHospitals are supposed to help patients and treat them so they can overcome an illness or injury. While Pennsylvania is hom...VIEW ARTICLE
- Apr 1Pedestrians are More at Risk During the Winter SeasonOn New Year’s Eve, a man was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Donegal Township while he worked for Eagl...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 30Defenses to Armed Robbery in PennsylvaniaTheft crimes are very common during the holidays and this year was no different. On Christmas Eve, two men allegedly robbe...VIEW ARTICLE
- 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 21In My Own Defense: Michael van der Veen Responds to Ted Schwartz Article“I do solemnly swear (or arm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitutio...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 18Lessons learned in Washington, D.C.While serving as impeachment counsel to former President Donald J. Trump, I gave a number of interviews to media outlets acros...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 12Can You File a Lawsuit Over Negligent Security?An 84-year-old woman is filing a lawsuit against a casino after a 39-year-old man attacked her in the casino’s parking lot...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
- Mar 4Why Evidence is So Important in Your Slip and Fall ClaimAccording to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the number of slip and fall claims has drastically increased in the las...VIEW ARTICLE
- Mar 2What is the Statute of Limitations on Sex Crimes in Pennsylvania?A man was recently charged with several sex crimes in Pennsylvania. While this is not all that surprising, as sex crime...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 26After Defending Trump, van der Veen Seeks More High-Profile CasesAfter Defending Trump, Michael T. van der Veen Seeks More High-Profile Cases “I would do it again in a heartbeat.” Lear...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 22How to Avoid a Slip and Fall on Your Property This WinterWinter has arrived in Pennsylvania and while it is important everyone knows how to avoid becoming involved in an accident, i...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 16The Steps You Take After a Dog Bite are Crucial for Your ClaimRecently, two male runners were getting ready for the Roadrunner Club’s Winter Series Jingle Bell event when they were attacked b...VIEW ARTICLE
- Feb 11Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After Nursing Home AbuseRecently, a story regarding a wrongful death in a nursing home shone light on the negligence elders often experience in long-ter...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
- Feb 4Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pass Bill that Will Hurt the ElderlyIt was in September that Pennsylvania legislators introduced a bill that shielded nursing homes from liability related to COVID-19. In lat...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 28What is Child Endangerment?Almost ten years after the scandal broke in 2011, the criminal cases involving a former University coach and the University hav...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 26What to Do, and Not Do, After an AccidentThe steps you take after a car accident are extremely important to your case. You should take certain steps, but yo...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 21Five Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse You Should Not IgnoreThe majority of nursing homes in Pennsylvania provide high quality care and the proper support their residents need. Unfortunately, many nursin...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 19Wire Fraud is a Very Serious Federal OffenseA man was recently charged in federal court with conspiring to sell puppies and other animals over the Internet. The defendan...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
- Jan 12What is a Property Owner’s Responsibility for Clearing Snow?Parts of Pennsylvania have seen significant snowfall lately. While the snow is good news for those who were hoping for ...VIEW ARTICLE
- Jan 5Can You Sue After Accepting an Insurance Settlement?f you were hurt by the negligence of another person, you have the right to file a claim against them t...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 23Drug Crimes Increase During COVID-19Public safety officials in small towns have warned that drug crimes have increased, and that they are now equivalent to th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 21Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car CrashOne of the most important things to do after a car accident is to see a doctor that can provide treatmen...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 15Statistics on Accidents Caused by Weather and Road Conditions in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania sees harsh winter days every year. Snow, sleet, ice, and other weather conditions greatly affect the road and, as th...VIEW ARTICLE
- Dec 10When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?Accidents cause a number of injuries, whether you have been involved in a car crash, have slipped and fallen on someon...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 3FAQs Surrounding Medical Malpractice in PennsylvaniaInjured and sick individuals trust healthcare professionals to make them better, not worse, when they seek treatment. Unfortunately, this does no...VIEW ARTICLE
When Is Burglary A Federal Crime?
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Criminal Death
What Is Prohibited Possession Of A Firearm?
Pennsylvania Among Top Five States With Highest Dog Bite Claims
Defenses To Drug Trafficking Charges In Pennsylvania
Things To Know If You Get Into An RV Accident This Summer
What You Need To Know About Marijuana Laws In PA As Arrests Increase During The Pandemic
Can You Sue For Road Rage In Pennsylvania?
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Sex Offender Registry
Common Injuries That Result From Dog Bites
Is The Smell Of Marijuana Enough For Police To Search Your Car?
Can Black Box Technology Help Your Car Accident Case?
Can You Sue Your Landlord For A Slip And Fall Accident?
To Settle Or Not Settle Your Accident Case?
When Is Bank Robbery A Federal Crime?
COVID-19 Message
How Hospitals Fight a Malpractice Claim
Pedestrians are More at Risk During the Winter Season
Defenses to Armed Robbery in Pennsylvania
Defenses to Car Theft in Pennsylvania
In My Own Defense: Michael van der Veen Responds to Ted Schwartz Article
When are Children Tried as Adults in Pennsylvania?
Lessons learned in Washington, D.C.
Can You File a Lawsuit Over Negligent Security?
Is Breaking Into a Barn Considered Burglary in Pennsylvania?
Why Evidence is So Important in Your Slip and Fall Claim
What is the Statute of Limitations on Sex Crimes in Pennsylvania?
After Defending Trump, van der Veen Seeks More High-Profile Cases
How to Avoid a Slip and Fall on Your Property This Winter
What is the Crime of Public Drunkenness?
The Steps You Take After a Dog Bite are Crucial for Your Claim
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After Nursing Home Abuse
Can Parents Face Criminal Charges if a Child Uses Their Gun in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pass Bill that Will Hurt the Elderly
What is Child Endangerment?
What to Do, and Not Do, After an Accident
Five Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse You Should Not Ignore
Wire Fraud is a Very Serious Federal Offense
When Do Police have the Right to Search Your Vehicle?
What is a Property Owner’s Responsibility for Clearing Snow?
Can You Sue After Accepting an Insurance Settlement?
Drug Crimes Increase During COVID-19
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Car Crash
Parents can Face Penalties for Underage Drinking, Too
Statistics on Accidents Caused by Weather and Road Conditions in Pennsylvania
When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
How Does the Defense of Duress Work in Pennsylvania?
FAQs Surrounding Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania