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...
Niners Player Resists Arrest, Faces Charges
August 26, 2025
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...
Casinos are centers of entertainment and economic activity, but they are also closely regulated environments where criminal activity can occur. “Casino crimes” is a broad term that encompasses a range of illegal acts committed...
Man Extradited After 11 Years: What Delayed Sex Crime Cases Demand From a Defense Attorney
July 28, 2025
More than a decade after an alleged sexual assault took place on a Pennsylvania college campus, the accused is now back in the U.S to face charges. French authorities recently extradited a man who had lived abroad for years,...
Sexual assault accusations can bring serious consequences. They’ve derailed careers, harmed reputations, and permanently damaged families. A recent case involving Motown legend Smokey Robinson underscores just how serious...
Drug trafficking is a complex and dangerous crime, so some participants do what they can to simplify their operations and reduce risk. However, their strategies don’t always work out as intended. Such was the case for...
A Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, resident was sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined $5,000 after being convicted for assaulting his then-girlfriend while the two were on a cruise. Because the assault occurred on the high...
Employment identity theft is a serious and often misunderstood crime that occurs when someone uses another person’s personal information to gain employment. Unlike financial identity theft, which focuses on stealing money or...
When the weather heats up, so does graffiti activity. It’s no coincidence that tagging spikes in the warmer months—longer days, looser school schedules, and more unsupervised time can lead to more spray paint showing up on...