The stakes could not be higher when allegations of internet sex crimes arise. With long prison terms, the potential for a lifetime of mandatory registration as a sex offender, and the prevailing public stigma, mounting a defense...
In the last decade, motor vehicle thefts at the University of Pennsylvania have gone through the roof—rising nearly tenfold. And it’s not your typical car that’s being swiped; electric bikes, scooters, and even golf...
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 10-to-20 years in state prison for making straw gun purchases throughout Lower Bucks County. Straw purchases are made on behalf of another, whether that’s a specific person or simply...
A man will spend more than four years in federal prison for his role in a “million dollar” unemployment fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 relief programs across multiple states, including Pennsylvania. Tracey Dotson, 49,...
Cyberbullying involves bullying that occurs via digital devices and in digital/online settings. Someone can engage in cyberbullying on a social media platform, through a messaging app, or even through an online game. “Doxxing”...
“Sexting,” which generally involves sending sexually explicit content (which can include images) via text or other such electronic means, has grown increasingly common among minors in recent years. Minors who engage in this...
On February 19, Daniel Pinos, an Ecuadorian dentist, was sentenced for prescribing misbranded foreign medical drugs in the US. The specific charge? A single count of conspiracy–in this case, conspiring to introduce Ecuadorian...
Stalking can lead to all kinds of serious harm, which is why Pennsylvanian law deals sternly with it. King of Prussia resident Michael Bustin is learning that now. The courts announced that the 33-year-old Bustin received a prison...
A card-skimming ring scheme linked to diesel theft in five states, including Pennsylvania, has been busted in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The investigation led to the arrest of 25 people and revealed four companies linked to...
Earlier this year, law enforcement agencies from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey seized various quantities of illicit substances and other such items and materials in a collaborative operation that resulted in charges being filed...
The potential consequences for passing a bad check differ by state, but no matter where you live, doing so is likely to result in severe penalties. Even if you did so unintentionally, you could still face an uphill battle trying...
Facing federal firearms and drug charges at the same time presents a life-altering crisis for anyone. Charges often carry mandatory minimum sentences, with the real potential for extensive time behind bars and away from family....
A Pennsylvania man is learning the same lesson as Al Capone. Namely, failing to pay taxes on illegally gained money can land you in trouble. Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Philadelphia-area investment advisor,...
Being accused of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is serious and can have lasting effects on your life. College students, in particular, face a high risk of IPV charges, which can impact both personal and academic parts of their...
Being charged in a murder-for-hire plot means the stakes couldn’t be higher. Unless your defense pinpoints a critical weakness in the prosecution’s case, life in prison is likely. Even if law enforcement reveals...
Last month, police arrested Angelita Rodriguez for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of Apple products from numerous Target retail locations in Pennsylvania. Police also suspect her of carrying out her...
A former youth baseball coach from Waynesboro, PA, has been convicted of dozens of sexual assault and invasion of privacy charges totaling 65 offenses in all. Justin Biser, 45, was found guilty of offenses including sexual...
A Pennsylvania woman faces multiple criminal charges after her non-medical home care business had unqualified people provide medical care. Her charges relate to alleged neglect of vulnerable individuals and Medicaid fraud. Facing...
Hadi Matar recently received a guilty charge after stabbing acclaimed author Salman Rushdie multiple times in public, leaving him severely injured and blind in one eye. After brief deliberations, the jury convicted Matar of...
Two defendants pleaded guilty to federal murder and racketeering charges in connection with a March 2020 shooting of a Philadelphia SWAT officer. According to news reports, the defendants, Hassan Elliott and Khalif Sears, were...