Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Many people have recently viewed a video trend that supposedly exploits a “glitch” within the banking system, allowing them to deposit fake checks and then withdraw money without consequence. However, this “viral”...

Thanks in no small part to the ancient Egyptians, if you ask most people to imagine the shape of a pyramid, they have no trouble at all. A wide, sturdy base (usually comprised of a square) tapers upward via sloping triangular...

Forgery is a serious white-collar crime that can have lasting consequences for individuals and businesses alike. Whether the alleged offense involves a signature on a contract, the alteration of a financial document, or the...

It started with a glitch—and spiraled into a nationwide legal mess. Over the summer, a technical issue with JPMorgan Chase’s ATM system allowed people to deposit fake checks and withdraw cash before the system caught up....

Not all domestic violence charges are treated equally under Pennsylvania law. While the state doesn’t have a standalone “domestic violence” offense, many underlying crimes—like assault, stalking, or harassment—can be...

If you ask any street cop or prosecutor in a large city, they’ll tell you – when the temperature warms up, violent crime seems to increase as well. While this might make sense at a practical level – after all, when the...

A longtime Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Catholic school teacher and youth sports coach faces charges involving possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material after a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited...

Pennsylvania takes its firearms laws very seriously. Even if nobody is hurt, illegally possessing a firearm can carry serious consequences that can include up to 10 years in prison and significant fines. If you are facing issues...

An NFL player faces a misdemeanor charge after resisting arrest in Los Angeles. As of summer 2025, the cornerback, who is preparing to start his fifth year with the San Francisco 49ers, has a court appearance that coincides with...

If the Pennsylvanian police suspect that you’ve committed a crime, you know they’re likely to arrest you, and your first instinct might be to resist. In the moment, it could feel like a way to avoid getting into...

A case involving a Nigerian man who extorted teens through a global cyber scheme ended in tragedy—a Pennsylvania teen took their own life. While the accused perpetrator pleaded guilty in Michigan federal court, the ripple effect...

The U.S. health care system is a complex, multi-faceted machine, with a wide array of laws governing its operation. Whether you’re a health care provider, a medical facility, or a patient, committing an act that...

Scams targeting senior citizens are nothing new, and a “Grandparent Scam” case involving Canadian scammers has made headlines for the significant impact it has had. Federal prosecutors charged 25 Canadian nationals...

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently passed legislation that makes it illegal to pass off so-called deep-fake images as real. The new law targets AI-generated images by expanding the state’s forgery law to include...

Pennsylvania gun laws, like gun laws in states across the country, are complicated. In order to balance the Second Amendment right to bear arms with the need to ensure the safety of gun owners and citizens, states around the...

Facing criminal harassment in Pennsylvania is a serious matter. The mere allegation of harassment can quickly damage your personal and professional reputation. If you’re convicted, circumstances can go from bad to worse, as...

A Greensburg, PA, woman will spend 10 to 20 years in prison and another five years on probation after attempting to take her own life and the life of her child. Skye C. Naggy, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, states she...

The former manager of the Harvard Medical School Morgue recently pleaded guilty to selling and transporting human remains from cadavers donated to the medical school. The morgue manager shipped the remains to a number of states,...

It’s not uncommon to see news reports about Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes. Some might even use the two terms interchangeably. While these two white-collar crimes are similar, they have key differences. If you’re...

Late one restless May night, a quiet State College apartment turned into a scene straight out of a thriller. Bailey Marie Grubb, 28, reportedly lost her cool in a fiery showdown with her partner — and this time, she didn’t...