Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Pennsylvania takes sexual assault offenses seriously. It’s considered a second-degree felony and can lead to up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to $25,000. One of the most important aspects of any sexual assault case is...

Identity theft, particularly when it happens electronically, can result in many white-collar criminal charges related to fraud and theft. WHTM recently reported a story about two Dauphin County men charged in a bank fraud...

If you have been wrongfully accused of false imprisonment, the stark reality of how difficult it is to disprove allegations of violence or abuse may come as a shock. While someone in your life may appear as a victim, you had no...

Strict parenting is in the news now with the arrest of Ruby Franke, a Utah YouTube star and mother of six. For years, Franke created video content for her “8 Passengers” account featuring her family and the details of their...

The world of social media can often seem unreal. You never really know who you’re communicating with, and some online flirtation can seem harmless. Phone apps like Snapchat can seem “safe” because videos and photos...

If you like to spend time outdoors doing recreational activities like biking, riding ATVs, or boating, you probably want to include your children in these activities, too. You have to be fully aware of all safety laws regarding...

Recently, a NJ mother who allowed her two-year old child access to fentanyl and heroin, resulting in the child’s death, was prosecuted for manslaughter. The mother had left significant quantities of heroin and fentanyl...

A Windsor man is facing multiple charges associated with a hit-and-run accident that took place in Lower Windsor Township. On July 31, Travis Seiple allegedly struck a motorcyclist with his maroon Ford Contour and fled the scene,...

Getting arrested for assault or disorderly conduct is no small matter. It doesn’t take much to be accused of disorderly conduct, too. What you might consider a harmless prank or lawful protest could actually get you charged...

It seems you can’t open up the newspaper or your favorite web browser without seeing a story about teens and cyberbullying. In New Jersey, Adriana Kuch took her own life after a video was shared of her being assaulted. A...

You might not think an animal cruelty case could be related to child abuse, but the two crimes can often be linked. A couple in New Jersey that was found to be mistreating foster dogs also had their child taken from them—their...

For many Pennsylvania high schoolers and college students, attending a house party with alcohol is a rite of passage. However, for parents, these types of parties can be a major source of anxiety—and at times, they can even lead...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; throughout October, advocates against domestic violence and survivors encourage the education and acknowledgment of domestic violence. The month gives a voice to survivors who...

As gun violence increases in Pennsylvania, police are cracking down on selling illegal firearms. With strict state and federal regulations for purchasing legal guns, many look for loopholes to create and manufacture unregulated...

In July, a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a man formerly of Monaca, PA, for violating federal narcotics law. Martinis Ramon Lee is accused of having possessed with intent to distribute over 100 grams of a substance...

Two Pennsylvania men were recently arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $2 million from customers of a central Pennsylvania bank. The authorities believe the men to be part of a large theft ring that posed as bank employees and...

While being a parent can be one of life’s most rewarding roles, it can also be one of life’s most frustrating. Infants are solely focused on their own needs and can only cry to let you know when they’re...

If you have a criminal record, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to leave that part of your past behind. At the same time, you might have heard about getting your record “expunged” or “sealed” and are...

Every parent knows that kids make mistakes and sometimes get into trouble. But no parent is prepared for the day their child gets in trouble with the law – especially for crimes involving drugs. Parents might not know what to do...

What Is a PFA Order in Pennsylvania? Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders are restraining orders designed to protect victims of domestic abuse. A plaintiff seeking a PFA can file a written petition with the court, in which case the...