Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Crimes against children are often the most vigorously prosecuted in the U.S., and Pennsylvania police are no exception. When someone prominent in the community faces an accusation, it can ruin a reputation and have lasting...

A man who left on a recent flight from O’Hare to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as a passenger landed as a defendant in a federal criminal case after exposing himself and masturbating “throughout the flight,” according to federal...

The story of a Philadelphia man who allegedly kicked police officers after they arrested him serves as an excellent reminder of what to do — and what not to do — if you get arrested in Pennsylvania. No matter the...

A Pennsylvania nurse, Heather Pressdee, has been charged with criminal charges for allegedly poisoning patients in the healthcare facilities where she was employed. Pressdee worked at a few facilities across the state. The...

Children under the age of 18 receive special protections under state and federal law. For example, Pennsylvania law prohibits the sex trafficking of minors. Federal law adds another protection by prohibiting anyone from taking an...

People run for local political offices because they want to make a difference in their communities. They are called to help build the world they want to live in. But having a past criminal record can get in the way of those...

Delaware resident Geoffrey Hines was sentenced to 23 years in prison for committing numerous state and federal sex crimes against children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among his charges were manufacturing or attempting to...

Pennsylvania state trooper Ronald K. Davis faces serious consequences after being charged with various felony charges, including unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, assault, recklessly endangering another person, and official...

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...