Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Technology moves fast. The police move even faster. As AI has continued to evolve at a lightning-quick pace, prosecutors have been quick to charge anybody who might use AI-powered tools to create child sex abuse (CSA) materials....

The Constitution gives the President plenary powers to grant clemency and pardons for those who commit “offenses against the United States.” The quoted language is key, as this power does not apply to charges brought by state...

In March 2026, golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of a DUI following a one-car accident. The accident highlights that driving under the influence of substances other than alcohol can potentially result in a DUI charge....

A Spotlight PA investigation found that the State College Police Department underreported hundreds of rape cases over nearly a decade, creating a significant gap between reported crime statistics and actual incidents. From 2013 to...

When a traffic stop devolves into a hair-raising interrogation about whether you’ve had anything to drink or consumed any other impairing substance, the conversation’s next step is inevitable. At some point, the officer will...

Former Lebanon County family doctor Samuel Rashid was recently sentenced again in Lebanon County after being convicted of sexually abusing minors, as reported in local Pennsylvania news. This kind of high-profile case illustrates...

A Pennsylvania grave robbery case drew national attention after police reported the discovery of more than 100 skulls and other human remains connected to a long investigation at Mount Moriah Cemetery. According to reporting by...

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota recently charged two men from Pennsylvania with a scheme that illustrates a growing trend in white-collar crime. According to the indictment, the men traveled to Minnesota to register companies...

Recent Pennsylvania headlines are a stark reminder that court orders are not suggestions. From the Renovo man accused of entering a protected person’s home, destroying security cameras, and attempting contact despite a PFA, to...

Artificial intelligence is changing how students interact online, and not always for the better. Across the country, young people are using AI tools to create fake sexual images of real classmates, turning ordinary photos into...

It is the fear of many young people in this digital age: intimate photos shared between partners later form the basis of criminal charges. The sharing of intimate images, or so-called “revenge porn,” is a crime under...

If you’ve ever been pulled over, stopped on the street, or questioned by police, you’ve probably wondered what gives them the right to do it. The answer usually comes down to two legal standards—reasonable suspicion and...

While Philadelphia has seen encouraging declines in homicides and other violent crimes in 2025, aggravated assault continues to make up the largest share of violent offenses citywide. Shootings, hit-and-runs, unprovoked attacks,...

Gambling fans in the Eastern United States might like to know that there are 17 casinos within Pennsylvania’s borders, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. However, they should also know about the possibility that...

Many Pennsylvanians enjoy the cold-weather fun that winter brings: skiing, sledding, building snowmen, and, of course, drinking hot cocoa afterwards. Yet the colder months can also display a disturbing pattern that catches many...

An increasing number of states have stand-your-ground laws. These laws govern when individuals can defend themselves and use reasonable force when another person is unlawfully attempting to hurt them. Pennsylvania allows...

In recent years, increased attention has highlighted the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking.  From the Super Bowl to the Final Four, groups have mounted various campaigns to raise awareness about this...

A man going door-to-door posing as a charity worker and a woman opening credit cards under someone else’s name might sound like similar acts, but under Pennsylvania law, they’re two different crimes. One focuses on pretending...

AI technology has reached a point where altering a teen’s photo into an explicit image takes only a few clicks, and that simplicity is driving serious criminal cases in Pennsylvania. Law enforcement found 347 altered images and...

In a case of good news, bad news, Philadelphia’s homicide rate decreased. The bad news is that it remains one of the city’s leading causes of death. Violent crimes carry some of the stiffest penalties. A conviction can upend a...